Telecom Fiber Construction Manager

Astound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology.  We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world. At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customers—delivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discounts—ensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere.

Description

Astound Broadband is currently searching for a Construction Manager in our San Luis Obispo, CA office, playing a vital role ensuring quality and timely deliverables of our services building fiber to our customers.

The primary position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Driving Accountable for the capital budgets and schedules associated with construction projects, along with the safety and quality of work performed.
• Identify fiber routes, building entry, and internal routing requirements necessary to complete the project.
• Plant Protection (This position plays a vital role in ensuring security and protection of our middle mile infrastructure)
• Delegate permitting to permitting team or third-party engineering vendor(s).
• Assess both engineering and construction project costing using contractor matrix and issue work to contractors using RT.
• Issue work orders to internal and external resources while following established company processes and procedures.
• Accurately update costing in financial systems to reflect current costs and to compare and evaluate versus approved budgets.
• Develop, coordinate and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities and government agencies.
• Inspect active construction projects to ensure that we are following company, municipality or government agency guidelines, and any other relevant guidelines related to the installation of Wave infrastructure.
• Complete post construction plant walk-out including as-builts necessary to fulfill company standards, utility and local government requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in various internal meeting / conference calls including Kick-off Meetings, Sales Meetings, Weekly Team meetings and Customer Conference Calls to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Provide training and support for Fiber Construction Lead I–III.
• Serve as a market neutral SME on fiber construction solutions and best practices.
• Identify permitting authorities based on proposed routes including; municipalities, government entities, utility owners and any other agencies who have authority over the right-of-way in which we are proposing to construct.
• Complete necessary permit applications and request checks as needed to fulfill permit requirements.
• Visit permitting authorities to turn in applications, pick up permits, obtain status, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate will possess :

Qualifications

Education

Required :

High School Diploma or equivalency

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including :

The base salary range in California for this position is $85,000.00 - $125,000.00, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to California and may not be applicable to other locations.

Our Mission Statement :

Diverse Workforce / EEO :

Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.  Discrimination of any kind has no place here.  We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only) :

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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