Senior Manager of Construction

HELP CONNECT ARIZONA. BUILD THE FUTURE OF BROADBAND. At Wecom Fiber, we're helping bridge the digital divide across Arizona by building and maintaining the communications infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, schools, and communities. As our next Senior Manager of Construction, you'll play a senior leadership role in driving enterprise-wide OSP construction strategy, scaling FTTH deployment operations, and shaping the future of a rapidly growing fiber telecommunications organization. WHY WECOM? We're building a workplace where employees can grow their careers, make an impact, and help shape the future of telecommunications across Arizona. Our employees are helping connect communities, expand broadband access, and bring meaningful technology infrastructure to underserved areas throughout the state. Sr. Manager of Construction Reports to: Director of Constrcution Location: Phoenix, AZ Position Summary: Wecom Fiber is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager of Construction to provide strategic leadership and enterprise-wide oversight of all Outside Plant (OSP) and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) construction activities across our growing Arizona network. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in large-scale fiber deployment, proven ability to manage Construction Managers and contractor workforces, and a track record of standardizing construction practices across multiple build programs. This role is critical to ensuring that all construction activities are delivered safely, on-schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency throughout the construction organization. Key Responsibilities: Provide senior leadership and oversight for all aspects of OSP and FTTH construction activities across Wecom Fibers Arizona territory, including aerial, underground, direct buried, and building-entry applications. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Managers and Contract Administrators through coaching, performance management, and professional development planning. Standardize construction practices, workflows, and quality standards across all build types and programs (FTTH, MDU, commercial, and network expansion). Own and manage capital and expense budgets for OSP construction projects; conduct ongoing budget-to-actuals analysis and ensure financial accountability across all active projects. Scale and manage the contractor workforce to meet current and future build program demands; oversee bidding, vendor selection, and contract negotiation processes. Align internal and external construction teams with Engineering, Design, and Permitting departments to drive efficiencies, shorten project durations, and reduce change requests. Oversee development, coordination, and execution of enterprise-level project schedules; proactively identify and resolve construction roadblocks and escalated issues. Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, NESC, and all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations across all construction activities. Partner with local, state, and federal authorities on permitting, ROW acquisition, and utility coordination to maintain construction schedules. Use data and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and construction team operational excellence across all market areas. Provide executive-level reporting and strategic updates to senior leadership on project pipeline, performance metrics, challenges, and milestones. Support network expansion strategy into new markets by evaluating construction capacity, contractor ecosystems, and build feasibility in target areas. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred; Masters degree a plus. Minimum of 810 years of progressive OSP construction experience in the telecommunications or fiber broadband industry, with at least 35 years in a senior management or leadership role. Deep knowledge of FTTH/FTTP outside plant construction practices, including aerial, underground, and buried plant, for both residential and commercial deployments. Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams of Construction Managers, field supervisors, and contract administrators across multiple concurrent build programs. Proven track record of managing large capital budgets with accountability for cost control, financial forecasting, and budget-to-actuals reporting. Experience leading contractor workforce planning, bid/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to align construction execution with Engineering, Design, Permitting, and Operations teams. Thorough knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and applicable federal, state, and local construction safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in project management software, GIS tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with fiber management platforms (e.g., Vetro, QGIS) preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Professional certification such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent is strongly preferred. Experience with FTTH/PON network architecture, OSP design review, and make-ready engineering processes. Familiarity with LEAN construction concepts and continuous improvement methodologies applied to field operations. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM Career Growth & Leadership Opportunity Influence operational strategy Build scalable systems and processes Lead transformational initiatives Partner with executive leadership Support expansion into new markets Shape the future of construction management at Wecom Comprehensive Benefits & Total Rewards Health & Well-Being Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Supplemental Benefit Options Life & Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Resources Gym Reimbursement up to $600 annually Time Away from Work Paid Weekly PTO Accrual Begins Immediately with No Waiting Period 13 Company-Paid Holidays Annually Financial Wellness 401(k) with Company Match up to 5% Additional Perks Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $50 per month Annual Boot Reimbursement up to $150 Ongoing Leadership Training TEAM-ORIENTED CULTURE We've built a culture where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value collaboration, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, professional growth, and recognition. BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER Join Wecom and help build the infrastructure connecting Arizona's communities today and for generations to come. NOTE: Wecom (and its subsidiaries) complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Wecom does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. Company benefits subject to change.