Position Summary

We are currently recruiting for a long term contract to hire Construction Manager in the Seattle market. Position will a oordination with municipalities and regulatory agencies, including experience working within Seattle Right-of-Way (ROW) permitting and construction requirements.

Essential Job Functions
• Provide construction expertise and guidance to program, project, and district management teams on all aspects of telecommunications construction.
• Participate in vendor sourcing, qualification, and selection, ensuring vendors meet project scope, schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance, holding contractors accountable to project deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
• Attend deployment meetings and planning sessions as the construction subject matter expert.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with project stakeholders including engineering teams, municipalities, utilities, and field contractors.
• Conduct regular field visits during all phases of construction including bid walks, pre-construction meetings, construction progress inspections, punch walks, and project closeout.
• Provide field direction and coordination to contractors performing civil work, fiber installation, node construction, and equipment installation.
• Oversee small cell/node deployments, DAS infrastructure builds, and associated fiber network construction
• Ensure all construction work complies with company construction standards, engineering drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, RF designs, fiber plans, and civil plans to verify accurate project execution and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate Seattle ROW construction activities, including compliance with municipal requirements, permit conditions, and traffic control regulations.
• Understand prevailing construction costs and negotiate vendor pricing within approved project scope and budget.
• Identify and resolve field issues that may impact project schedule, cost, or quality while communicating risks to project leadership.
• Ensure all project documentation, construction records, and closeout packages are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Maintain project status and documentation within project tracking systems.
• Serve as a safety and quality representative during field visits, ensuring compliance with company safety programs, OSHA regulations, and workmanship standards.

Education / Certifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license required

Preferred certifications may include:
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• First Aid / CPR

Experience / Minimum Requirements
• 3–5+ years of telecommunications or wireless construction experience
• Experience managing small cell, node deployment, and DAS infrastructure projects
• Experience coordinating construction within Seattle Right-of-Way (ROW) environments
• Experience with vendor management and contractor oversight
• Knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber construction methods, including aerial and underground installation
• Familiarity with RF and fiber testing equipment such as OTDR, power meters, sweep testing, and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, OSHA, and local municipal construction standards

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Construction Manager – OSP & Small Cell (Seattle, WA)