National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. Working on our team puts you on the leading edge of innovation in the digital communications space. If being a part of a tight-knit organization that operates in some of the most advanced technology environments around the world sounds like a dream job, NTI might be the right fit for you! With the perks of a large organization, NTI remains true to its roots as a home-grown company with an open-door culture that welcomes new ideas and encourages professional growth. We set you on the right path with careful onboarding and thorough training programs that prepare you for success in your role and beyond. Position Summary The Construction Manager is responsible for the day-to-day field execution of National Fiber Team projects. This role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer specifications, NTI standards, and contractual requirements. The Construction Manager serves as the field leader responsible for coordinating manpower, subcontractors, logistics, quality, production, customer communications, and issue resolution while developing field leadership and maintaining operational excellence. Primary Responsibilities 1. Field Leadership Responsible for overall field execution. • Lead all assigned field personnel • Supervise General Foremen and Foremen • Set daily production expectations • Conduct shift kickoffs • Conduct end-of-shift reviews • Ensure crews understand daily objectives • Remove field obstacles impacting production • Drive accountability throughout the organization 2. Project Execution Execute work according to: • Construction Drawings • Scope of Work • Customer Standards • NTI Standards • Safety Requirements • Project Schedule Responsible for: • Daily execution planning • Sequencing work • Resource allocation • Crew assignments • Production balancing • Maintaining schedule adherence 3. Safety Leadership Lead a zero-incident culture. Responsibilities include: • Daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) • Safety Briefings • PPE Compliance • Tool inspections • Incident reporting • Near Miss investigations • Corrective actions • Stop Work Authority enforcement 4. Production Management Responsible for achieving production targets. Examples include: • Fiber installation • Conveyance installation • Cabinet installation • Rack installation • Fiber splicing • Fiber testing • Labeling • Documentation • Closeout activities Monitor: • Daily production • Weekly production • Labor efficiency • Productivity trends • Crew utilization 5. Quality Assurance Ensure all work meets: • Customer Specifications • BICSI and other relevant Standards • Manufacturer Requirements • NTI Quality Standards Responsibilities: • Perform field inspections • Verify workmanship • Conduct punch walks • Identify deficiencies • Coordinate corrections • Maintain quality documentation 6. Customer Relations Represent NTI professionally. Responsibilities: • Attend customer meetings • Provide field updates • Coordinate outages • Resolve field concerns • Build customer confidence • Escalate issues appropriately 7. Workforce Management Responsible for leadership development. Includes: • Coaching Foremen • Performance management • Daily mentoring • Conflict resolution • Employee accountability • Recognition of high performers • Training coordination 8. Subcontractor Management Manage subcontractor performance. Responsibilities: • Daily coordination • Scope clarification • Schedule alignment • Quality inspections • Production tracking • Safety compliance • Invoice verification • Performance evaluations 9. Logistics Coordination Coordinate with Logistics Manager. Responsibilities: • Material forecasting • Tool requests • Equipment utilization • Vehicle coordination • Rental equipment • Material staging • Inventory accountability 10. Schedule Management Work closely with Project Management. Responsibilities: • Three-week look ahead planning • Daily schedule updates • Recovery plans • Critical path identification • Resource forecasting • Participate in schedule review meetings 11. Cost Control Protect project profitability. Monitor: • Labor utilization • Overtime • Equipment usage • Material waste • Rework • Productivity • Travel expenses • Identify potential budget risks 12. Documentation Maintain accurate project records. Examples: • Daily reports • Headcount • Production reports • Safety observations • Material usage • Equipment tracking • Quality inspections • Customer issues • Action items 13. Communication Serve as the communication hub between: • Operations Leadership • Project Managers • Logistics • Customers • Field Engineers • Safety • Foremen • General Foremen • Subcontractors Leadership Expectations A Construction Manager is expected to: • Lead by example • Demonstrate professionalism • Make sound operational decisions • Hold teams accountable • Develop future leaders • Maintain composure under pressure • Foster teamwork • Drive continuous improvement • Communicate with confidence • Protect NTI's reputation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Safety • Zero recordable incidents • JHA completion rate • Near miss reporting • Safety audit scores Production • Schedule adherence • Daily production achieved • Labor productivity • Production forecast accuracy • Percent planned work completed (PPC) • Quality • Rework percentage • Punch list completion • Customer quality findings • Inspection pass rate Financial • Labor budget performance • Overtime utilization • Equipment utilization • Material waste • Forecast versus actual labor performance Leadership • Foreman development • Employee retention • Crew engagement • Coaching documentation Customer • Customer satisfaction • Response time • Issue resolution • Communication effectiveness Decision-Making Authority The Construction Manager is authorized to: • Assign crews • Reallocate manpower • Adjust daily