Organization: Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadbands rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest. Position Summary: The Construction Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management of telecommunications construction projects, including fiber installations across aerial, underground, and buried infrastructure. This position directs cross-functional teams, supervises contractors and internal staff, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and manages budgets, schedules, and quality outcomes for multiple concurrent projects across various market footprints. Location: Flint, MI Service Center Region operating out of North Branch, MI or Dexter, MI Position Type: Full-Time - Not a remote position Compensation: Competitive Pay Benefits: Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training Key Responsibilities Lead and manage construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Supervise and mentor construction coordinators, project managers, and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Coordinate with engineering, permitting, and utility partners to obtain required permissions and design approvals. Maintain strong relationships with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and third-party contractors, including conducting pre-construction meetings and negotiating agreements when necessary. Monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA, NESC, and local/state/federal guidelines. Drive milestone tracking, data integrity, and reporting accuracy. Conduct project audits, quality checks, and ensure compliance, records accuracy, and documentation completeness. Provide regular reporting and project updates to leadership. Respond to emergencies, outages, or customer escalations as needed, coordinating prompt resolutions. Qualifications 5 years of experience in telecommunications construction or engineering, including supervisory or project management experience. Strong knowledge of OSP construction methodologies (aerial, buried, underground, direct buried). Proficient in project management software and tools including Excel, GIS platforms, fiber design tools, and work management systems. Familiarity with fiber optic systems, splicing, and installation best practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on timelines, budgets, and quality. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Attributes PMP certification or equivalent project management training. Technical knowledge of RUS standards, NESC, and telecommunications permitting processes. Leadership skills that inspire teams and promote a collaborative, safety-first work culture. Proven track record in conflict resolution, risk mitigation, and performance coaching. Physical Requirements: Must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive a company vehicle Lifting 50 lbs Bending at the knees Digging with handtools While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. Compensation details: 95000-100000 Yearly Salary PI0b512ff836b0-26289-38217444