Telecommunications Construction Manager

Telecommunications Construction Manager – T-Mobile Overlay

Company: Current Wireless Solutions (CWS)
Location: Charlotte, NC – Carolinas Region
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Field-Based with Regional Travel
Industry: Wireless Telecommunications / Infrastructure Construction

About Current Wireless Solutions

Current Wireless Solutions (CWS) is an established and growing telecommunications general contractor specializing in wireless infrastructure construction, network modernization, equipment deployment, and integration support.

With operations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast, CWS supports major wireless carriers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure providers, delivering complex telecommunications projects across multiple markets.

Our success is built on strong field leadership, operational accountability, construction quality, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

As our deployment programs continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Construction Manager to join our Carolinas operations team and support our on going build program.

Position Overview

Current Wireless Solutions is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Telecommunications Construction Manager to oversee field operations associated with telecom projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and surrounding markets.

This is a field-based position requiring regular travel between active telecommunications construction sites. It is not an office-based or remote management role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing subcontractor crews, monitoring construction progress, enforcing safety requirements, conducting field audits, verifying installation quality, and ensuring projects are executed in accordance with customer specifications.

This position requires extensive knowledge of wireless telecommunications construction, including tower-mounted and ground-based infrastructure, and proven experience supervising construction crews.

We are specifically seeking candidates with previous experience as a Tower Foreman, Tower Supervisor, Telecommunications Construction Manager, or equivalent field leadership role.

This is not an entry-level position or an opportunity for an inexperienced technician to transition directly into construction management.

We need an established field leader who can independently manage construction activities, confidently challenge unsafe practices, and hold subcontractors accountable for safety, quality, and performance.

Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Leadership, Compliance & Field Auditing

Safety is a primary responsibility of this position and will be a key measure of individual performance.

• Actively promote and enforce CWS's safety culture across all assigned construction sites.
• Conduct comprehensive site safety audits and inspections during field visits.
• Verify subcontractor compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, customer-specific safety standards, tower owner requirements, and CWS safety policies.
• Review and verify site-specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning documentation, and applicable work permits.
• Verify personnel possess the required training, certifications, qualifications, and authorizations for their assigned activities.
• Monitor compliance with fall protection, climbing safety, rescue planning, rigging operations, and dropped-object prevention requirements.
• Verify proper electrical safety procedures, including qualified electrical worker requirements, hazard assessments, appropriate PPE, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures where applicable.
• Inspect work involving aerial lifts, ladders, hoisting equipment, cranes, and other elevated or mechanical operations.
• Verify appropriate RF hazard assessments, controls, and site-specific safety precautions.
• Ensure proper use and condition of personal protective equipment, fall protection systems, tools, and safety equipment.
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and non-compliant work practices, ensuring immediate corrective action.
• Exercise stop-work authority whenever unsafe conditions or practices are identified, without hesitation or regard for production pressures.
• Ensure work does not resume until identified hazards have been appropriately addressed.
• Document safety observations, deficiencies, corrective actions, and follow-up inspections.
• Escalate serious safety violations, incidents, near misses, and recurring subcontractor deficiencies in accordance with company and customer reporting requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for maintaining safe working environments and addressing identified deficiencies.
• Support customer safety inspections, compliance audits, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the confidence, knowledge, and professionalism to challenge unsafe practices, enforce corrective actions, and prioritize personnel safety above production schedules.

Construction Management & Field Operations

• Oversee daily construction activities across assigned sites.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractor crews performing wireless telecommunications construction and equipment installation.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and schedule adherence.
• Verify construction activities are performed in accordance with approved scopes of work, construction drawings, and customer requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity and ensure work progresses in accordance with deployment schedules.
• Identify and resolve field-level construction challenges and operational issues.
• Verify site readiness, material availability, equipment requirements, and construction prerequisites.
• Provide accurate daily construction updates, site reports, and progress documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Management to identify delays, resource constraints, and additional work requirements.
• Ensure work is completed correctly the first time, minimizing rework and customer punch-list items.

Telecommunications Construction & Technical Oversight

• Oversee tower-mounted and ground-based telecommunications infrastructure activities.
• Manage cabinet consolidation, equipment installation, equipment removals, and associated infrastructure modifications.
• Verify proper installation of baseband equipment, telecommunications cabinets, DC power systems, fiber infrastructure, grounding, and associated cabling.
• Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, approved construction drawings, and customer requirements.
• Review construction drawings, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
• Identify construction deficiencies, installation discrepancies, and potential integration issues.
• Coordinate corrective actions with subcontractors and supporting technical teams.
• Verify construction completion and site readiness before integration activities begin.

Integration & Deployment Coordination

• Coordinate with integration personnel to ensure construction activities support scheduled commissioning and network cutovers.
• Verify equipment installation, cabling, labeling, power connections, and fiber readiness before integration.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of construction-related issues identified during commissioning.
• Communicate site readiness and construction completion status to Project Management and Integration teams.
• Assist in coordinating corrective work required to achieve successful customer acceptance.

Direct integration experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must understand how construction quality and site readiness affect successful equipment integration.

Subcontractor Management & Accountability

• Serve as the primary field contact for assigned subcontractor crews.
• Ensure crews understand their assigned scopes of work, construction requirements, and customer expectations.
• Monitor subcontractor workmanship, productivity, and adherence to schedules.
• Verify crews have appropriate certifications, training, equipment, and site access.
• Identify and report additional work or out-of-scope activities.
• Coordinate field-level issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors, customers, and internal operational teams.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for construction quality, safety compliance, and completion of assigned deliverables.

Construction Documentation & Closeout

• Maintain accurate site visit reports, safety audits, construction progress updates, and photographic documentation.
• Verify completed work against approved construction drawings and scopes of work.
• Coordinate the collection of redlines, installation photographs, testing records, and construction closeout documentation.
• Identify and document construction deficiencies and required corrective actions.
• Ensure subcontractors complete punch-list items within required timelines.
• Support timely project closeout and customer acceptance.
• Communicate construction completion and outstanding issues to the Project Manager.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Applicants must have proven supervisory or management experience within wireless telecommunications construction.

• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience as a Tower Foreman, Tower Supervisor, Telecommunications Construction Manager, or equivalent field leadership position.
• Proven experience directly supervising telecommunications construction crews and subcontractors.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of tower-mounted and ground-based wireless telecommunications infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing telecommunications site builds, modifications, equipment upgrades, or network modernization projects.
• Strong working knowledge of telecommunications construction safety, including fall protection, rigging, RF awareness, electrical safety, and OSHA requirements.
• Proven ability to conduct site safety audits, identify hazards, enforce corrective actions, and exercise stop-work authority.
• Experience managing multiple active construction sites, coordinating field activities, and maintaining customer expectations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, scopes of work, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications cabinets, baseband equipment, DC power systems, fiber infrastructure, grounding, and associated cabling.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, make sound field-level decisions, and hold subcontractors accountable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and electronic reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly throughout assigned markets.
• Ability to work outdoors and access active telecommunications construction sites.

Important – Experience Requirements

This is not an entry-level position.

Current Wireless Solutions is seeking an established telecommunications construction professional with a proven background in field supervision and crew management.

Experience working solely as a Tower Technician, Tower Hand, or Installation Technician, without demonstrated supervisory responsibility, will not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Candidates must have previously held a recognized field leadership position and demonstrate the ability to independently oversee construction operations, enforce safety requirements, and manage subcontractor performance.

We are looking for proven field leaders with real-world telecommunications construction experience, not candidates seeking their first supervisory opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecommunications build experience, including new site construction, site modifications, equipment upgrades, and wireless infrastructure modernization.
• Previous experience as a Tower Foreman, Tower Supervisor, or Telecommunications Construction Manager.
• Telecommunications equipment integration and commissioning experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Ericsson equipment, deployment processes, and construction standards.
• Experience supporting T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, or other major wireless carrier programs.
• Knowledge of telecommunications DC power systems, fiber connectivity, baseband equipment, and cabinet configurations.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractor crews across geographically dispersed sites.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Competent Climber, Competent Rigger, or other relevant telecommunications safety training.
• Familiarity with ANSI/ASSP A10.48 telecommunications construction safety standards.
• Experience conducting formal safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Familiarity with telecommunications closeout documentation and customer acceptance requirements.

Work Location & Travel Requirements

• This position is field-based, supporting telecommunications construction projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and surrounding markets.
• Candidates must be based within reasonable commuting distance of the Charlotte, NC area.
• Regular travel to active telecommunications construction sites is required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be necessary depending on project locations and operational requirements.
• This is not a remote or office-based position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• CWS is not offering employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Construction Manager who understands the realities of telecommunications construction and takes personal responsibility for maintaining a safe, productive, and professional job site.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and a proactive approach to hazard identification.
• Have the confidence to challenge unsafe work practices regardless of production pressures.
• Possess proven supervisory experience within wireless telecommunications construction.
• Be comfortable managing subcontractors and holding crews accountable.
• Recognize poor workmanship and construction deficiencies before they affect project delivery.
• Understand construction sequencing, site readiness, and integration dependencies.
• Be proactive in identifying and resolving field-level challenges.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, customers, and field personnel.
• Be organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple active sites.
• Take pride in delivering safe, high-quality work.

We are not looking for someone who simply visits sites and reports progress. We need someone who understands telecommunications construction, actively leads safety in the field, holds subcontractors accountable, and ensures the work is completed correctly.

Why Join Current Wireless Solutions?

At CWS, our Construction Managers are critical to the successful delivery of wireless telecommunications infrastructure projects.

We offer the opportunity to work with an established and growing telecommunications contractor supporting major network modernization and infrastructure deployment programs.

As part of our Carolinas field operations team, you will work alongside experienced telecommunications professionals, support high-profile deployment projects, and contribute directly to the continued success of our operations.

CWS places significant emphasis on safety leadership, professional accountability, and construction quality. Our Construction Managers are expected to lead by example and actively contribute to a positive safety culture.

If you have the wireless telecommunications construction experience, proven field leadership capability, and commitment to safety required to deliver high-quality projects, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date resume detailing their wireless telecommunications construction experience, previous supervisory or field management responsibilities, safety training, and relevant experience with baseband deployment, cabinet consolidation, site builds, or equipment integration.

Candidates should highlight any experience conducting site safety audits, managing subcontractor safety compliance, and overseeing telecommunications construction activities.

Current Wireless Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000