Construction Manager / Operations Program Manager

1w1 week ago

Utilities One

Fredericksburg, US · Full-time · $90,000 – $120,000

About this role

At Utilities One, we deliver turnkey solutions across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors. The Construction Manager / Operations Program Manager handles overall planning, execution, client management, and operational oversight of construction projects. This role acts as the primary liaison between clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and municipalities.

Serve as the main client contact, lead onboarding meetings, and provide regular status updates. Oversee project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout, assign work to coordinators and crews, and develop execution plans. Monitor daily activities, identify risks, and implement contingency plans to meet schedules.

Conduct site visits to ensure quality standards, coordinate splicing, testing, inspections, and resolve field challenges. Manage documentation like redlines, photos, and test results for project closeout. Lead coordinators, construction teams, and subcontractors while holding them accountable to safety and productivity.

Join a growing organization committed to innovation and operational excellence. Contribute to building critical infrastructure that connects communities. Become part of a team of dedicated professionals where your expertise drives meaningful impact.

Requirements

Experience providing strategic leadership across multiple concurrent construction projects
Proficiency in client and stakeholder management including municipalities and utility providers
Knowledge of project planning, execution, and risk mitigation in infrastructure sectors
Familiarity with field operations including site visits, splicing, testing, and inspections
Ability to review permits, easements, and documentation for scope readiness
Skills in team leadership, accountability, and coaching construction staff
Understanding of telecom, power, water, or data center infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact for clients and lead new client onboarding meetings
Provide regular project status updates and conduct coordination meetings with clients and teams
Oversee all phases of project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout
Review project maps, permits, easements, and assign projects to coordinators and crews
Monitor daily activities, identify risks, and implement contingency plans
Conduct site visits to ensure alignment with plans and quality standards
Coordinate splicing, testing, inspections, and oversee project closeout documentation
Lead and manage coordinators, teams, and subcontractors while enforcing safety and productivity standards