Segra is searching for a dynamic and experienced Construction Manager to work within our Richmond, VA market.

This position provides leadership to the entire network delivery team and provides technical expertise to Sales, OSP, & PMO groups. The Construction Manager (CM) ensures standardized and improved processes and procedures are maintained during all phases of circuit delivery to new customers.The CM establishes relationships and infrastructure to support new markets, acts as primary interface with local jurisdictions for franchises, with utilities for pole attachment and conduit agreements, with each state’s one-call system, DOH/DOT, Railroad companies, and other utility owners. The CM serves as a single point of contact for all reporting on multiple programs for work in their assigned areas. The CM ensures all projects are completed in a safe, accurate, timely and efficient manner. The job holder of this position is on call 24x7x365 days ready to respond to service outages and is among the first responders for emergency events.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years technical experience working in Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• Must have knowledge of utility construction in one or more of the following areas: aerial installation, underground installation, or fiber splicing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSP construction knowledge with ability to read/red-line construction drawings to facilitate new build, relocations and emergency repairs.
• of OSP permitting, engineering, vendor management, fiber splicing, project management and aerial/underground installation/repairs methods of fiber optic facilities.
• verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Must be self-motivated and able to accomplish objectives with accountability.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine resolution in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Results driven with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to multi task while managing the team.
• Must maintain professionalism and positive service attitude at all times.
• Safe driving record

About Segra:

Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the Eastern United States. We have a broad and dense service footprint across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. In addition, we are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.

Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities of our customers by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 900 employees in 90 facilities, including 14 sales offices in 44 markets. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• dental, vision insurance
• insurance
• match
• and gym reimbursements
• paid holidays, floating holidays
• days, parental leave

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.