The ideal candidate for this position will be located within a 30 mile radius of Aitkin or Hinckley, MN.
Job Summary:
As a Regional Construction Project Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of network construction projects, including new builds, upgrades, and infrastructure designs. You will ensure projects are delivered safely on time, and within budget while supporting cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders, and upholding Midco’s mission, vision, values, and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and manage construction projects by following company and departmental strategies, standards, policies, and procedures. Set achievable goals and ensure their successful completion.
- Actively manage construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Plan and execute projects, providing the necessary diagrams, documentation, reporting, and support.
- Evaluate and allocate the required resources to maintain project schedules according to plan.
- Monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance for each project on a consistent basis.
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate documentation for fiber maps, diagrams, specifications, etc.
- Prepare as-builts accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform quality assurance checks and complete the paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure fiber, utility crossings, splice, and storage locations are updated accordingly in GIS.
- Create Purchase Orders and Change Orders and issue to contractors.
- Ensure projects are closed timely and all excess materials have been returned to Material Management.
- Create BOMs and coordinate materials needs with Materials Management.
- Work with state, county, city, townships, railroad, and other entities pertaining to permit requirements and requests. Attend state, county, city, township, and utility meetings.
- Obtain bids and negotiate costs with vendors and contractors.
- Ensure budget goals are met or exceeded. Actively engage in the budgeting process as directed by leadership.
- Demonstrate adherence of Midco’s safety program by enforcing safety rules and procedures, wearing appropriate safety apparel (e.g., hard hats, safety vests, OSHA-approved boots), and operating all equipment safely.
- Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle to present a professional image.
- Mentor new hires as required, providing guidance and support while demonstrating technical proficiency in several areas of the field.
- Provide constructive and timely feedback for team members to foster engagement through coaching, training and stretch opportunities to increase team performance.
- Perform quarterly reviews and effectively manage disciplinary and/or performance issues.
- Direct and evaluate team activities to maximize efficiency and achieve performance goals.
- Oversee team assignments, ensure optimal staffing levels, and support leadership in scheduling and monitoring training to enhance team readiness and capability
- Model Midco’s mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.
- Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco’s privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular attendance to be available for your team and as required by your position
- Be available to provide assistance to team members outside of normal business hours as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- 3 years of experience in either construction or the broadband industry with exposure to project development and leadership.
- Complete Construction First Time (FTR) certification within 60 days of hire and consistently apply principles in all aspects of work.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and meet all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for the state(s) in which the team member operates. This may include the ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card if required by law or company policy. A DUI conviction within the past 5 years will result in disqualification from employment in these positions.
- Working knowledge of construction, the National Electrical Code, OSHA regulations, state and local regulations and general safety standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or vocational training in a related field.
- NCTI, SCTE and/or other broadband certification.
The hiring range for this position is $85,000-$95,000. The actual base salary offered to the most qualified individual will be determined based on multiple factors including internal equity, location, and the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills and experience. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
Work Environment:
- Work occurs in a mix of office, community, and field environments, requiring flexibility to move between settings based on daily operational needs.
- Regular in-person interactions take place at customer locations, business facilities, and field sites. This may involve accessing buildings, navigating stairs or elevators, and walking through indoor and outdoor areas.
- Noise levels and environmental conditions vary by location, ranging from quiet office settings to busier operational or outdoor environments.
- May periodically encounter typical field conditions, including outdoor weather, mechanical equipment, or elevated work areas, when supporting teams or observing work.
- Schedules may extend beyond standard business hours based on operational priorities, customer needs, or emergent situations. This may include occasional evenings, weekends, or holiday availability.
- Occasional travel, including short‑notice schedule adjustments and overnights, may be required to support team members across assigned locations.
Physical Demands:
- Movement through office, customer, and field environments may involve walking, standing, bending, reaching, and similar routine physical actions during site visits and team interactions.
- Lifting or carrying equipment, materials, or supplies up to 80 lbs. may be required on occasion to support operational needs. Safe use of ladders and fall‑protection equipment may be necessary during field oversight activities.
- Access to indoor and outdoor work areas may require navigating uneven surfaces, steps, stairways, work yards, or other common field conditions.
- Entering elevated locations or confined spaces may occasionally be needed when observing or supporting field activities, with all work performed in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
- Climbing poles, ladders, bucket trucks, or similar structures may be required occasionally when supporting or evaluating field operations, using approved fall‑protection equipment and following all safety guidelines.
- Bucket trucks have a maximum load capacity ranging from 300 to 400 lbs. based on the manufacturer's specifications for each vehicle. Team members certified for bucket truck use are responsible for being aware of and adhering to these maximum load requirements.
Mental Demands:
- Sustained concentration is required to effectively plan, coordinate, and oversee multiple construction projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Regular exposure to high‑pressure situations requires the ability to manage stress associated with deadlines, budgets, regulatory requirements, and changing project conditions while maintaining sound judgment.
- Make timely, well‑reasoned decisions, often with limited information, to resolve issues, mitigate risk, and maintain project objectives.
- Ongoing recall and application of technical, regulatory, and procedural information is necessary to ensure compliance with construction standards, safety requirements, permits, and company policies.
- Professional and appropriate interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders, including team members, contractors, vendors, government agencies, and leadership.
- Problem identification and solution development are required to address complex construction, operational, and personnel challenges.
- Adaptability and mental resilience to adjust priorities and respond effectively in a fast‑paced, changing work environment
Qualifications
Midco is working to connect communities across the Midwest to faster speeds and better services. As part of the Midco construction team you can play a role in making that happen. As a Project Manager, you will oversee all phases of construction activities while leading the construction team’s efforts to maintain, expand and upgrade Midco’s fiber network. This is more than a project manager, you’ll be out in the field working side-by-side with the team bringing faster, more reliable internet services to your friends and neighbors in the communities we serve.
