Construction Manager (4053)

Construction Manager – Experienced CA Market

Experience Level: Senior Construction Leadership with Extensive Industry Knowledge
Pay: $85,000-$105,000 annually - pay will vary based on Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: San Diego, CA Region-Specific (Travel Required)
Reports To: Project Manager

Who We Are – Tower Communications Expert (TCE) - 

Tower Communications Expert (TCE) is a nationwide infrastructure services company supporting wireless telecom, tower construction, civil operations, microwave transmission, emergency response, and EV charging projects across the U.S.

Our work is built in the field. Safety, execution, and leadership on-site matter. As TCE continues to grow, we are investing in experienced construction leaders who can run at least 3 crews, support crews, and ensure projects are executed safely and correctly—every day.

The Role

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction operations across assigned projects and regions. This role manages 3 field teams directly, supports onsite execution, enforces safety and quality standards, and ensures work is completed on schedule and to TCE expectations. We are really seeking extensive knowledge in AT&T, the Alagi program

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands telecom construction from the ground up and is comfortable being present in the field, solving problems, and leading crews in the field, extensively. (90% onsite in the field) 

What You’ll Do

Field & Construction Leadership

• Manage and support Foremen, Crew Leads, and field teams on active jobsites
• Oversee daily construction activities, including tower, civil, and related telecom work
• Be present on job sites to support execution, safety, and productivity
• Ensure crews are properly staffed, equipped, and prepared

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce TCE safety standards, customer standards, as well as OSHA requirements, and all other requested protocols
• Complete weekly Safety Audits
• Lead by example with a safety-first mindset
• Address safety issues, near misses, and incidents promptly
• Ensure work meets engineering plans, customer specs, and quality standards

Project Execution & Coordination

• Partner with Project Managers to support schedules, sequencing, and execution
• Identify and resolve field issues impacting schedule, cost, or quality
• Support emergency response, outage work, and time-sensitive deployments
• Ensure accurate communication between field teams and leadership

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop field leadership and crews
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and discipline
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and respect across teams
• Build a strong bench of future Foremen and Leads

Reporting & Collaboration

• Provide field updates, performance feedback, and operational insight
• Partner with Operations, Safety, HR, and Project Controls
• Support continuous improvement across construction operations

What You Need to Be a Fit

• 10+ years of telecom construction experience
• Proven leadership experience managing field crews and supervisors
• Strong understanding of tower construction, civil work, and field operations
• Deep knowledge of safety standards, jobsite compliance, and execution best practices
• Ability to lead in fast-paced, high-risk, field-driven environments
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel and be on-site regularly

Ideal Background

• Telecom, wireless infrastructure, or construction leadership
• Experience managing multiple crews and concurrent projects
• Respected field leader with strong safety credibility
• Comfortable balancing execution with leadership responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Market salary range:  starting at $85,000, and will be based on experience and scope
• Company-provided vehicle,
• per diem of $55 per day if over 150 miles from home
• Accommodations are taken care of by the company
• Performance-based incentives tied to safety, execution, and team performance
• EXCELLENT benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage
• Paid time off and holidays

Why TCE

• Construction leadership is respected and supported
• Strong operational and executive backing
• Opportunity to lead teams and shape execution standards
• Culture focused on safety, accountability, and quality work

At TCE, the Construction Manager is a visible leader in the field—trusted, empowered, and expected to set the standard.