HNM Systems
HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This role offers the chance to play a direct part in expanding next-generation fiber infrastructure across a rapidly growing telecommunications landscape. You will lead critical underground construction projects that support major network providers, working in both field and leadership capacities. The position provides strong career growth within a high-demand sector experiencing sustained national investment. It is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on leader who wants to make a visible impact on essential infrastructure development.
Overview
Our customer, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced
Construction Manager with a strong background in underground fiber construction. This role combines field leadership with project oversight, ensuring high-quality execution of underground fiber builds while managing crews and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee underground fiber construction projects from planning to completion
- Supervise field crews, including fiber splicing and underground construction teams
- Coordinate activities involving directional boring, trenching, and fiber installation
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety requirements, and quality control procedures
- Monitor daily production and provide reporting updates to management
- Troubleshoot field issues and implement effective solutions
- Participate in customer and project status calls
- Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
- Review and interpret construction designs, maps, and prints
- Support field teams through hands-on leadership and guidance
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience managing underground fiber construction projects
- Strong knowledge of:
- Directional boring
- Trenching
- Underground fiber installation
- Fiber splicing operations
- Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors
- Ability to read and interpret construction designs and prints
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on field experience in underground fiber construction
- Experience working with multiple telecom clients or large-scale infrastructure projects
Work Environment / Additional Information
- Hybrid role: approximately 50% field / 50% office
- Full-time schedule with occasional overtime
- Fieldwork in active construction environments
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000, based on experience
- Competitive pay with performance reviews and annual merit increases
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical plans including PPO, HMO, and HSA options
- Paid Time Off, holidays, and bereavement leave
- Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Supplemental voluntary insurance options
EEO / Disclaimer (USA)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.
HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
