Construction Manager - St. Catharines, Ontario

AFL is a global leader in fiber optics, providing integrated solutions in engineering, construction, installation, and repair services for broadband networks. Known for its innovation, AFL began in 1984 with a single product and has grown into a billion-dollar company serving telecom, oil and gas, and utilities markets worldwide.

AFL is committed to environmental responsibility, employee well-being, and community engagement through grants, service projects, and sustainability initiatives. Backed by Fujikura Ltd, a $6 billion company with over 128 years of innovation, AFL offers a culture of collaboration, growth, and stability with operations across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Join Our Team as a Construction Manager.

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing daily, on-site telecommunications and civil construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. This role involves managing field operations, Aligning with project schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Experience in Civil and Network construction, including Horizontal Drilling, Excavation, Aerial Make-Ready and placement, cable jetting/blowing and splicing, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply and enforce the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to ensure compliance with HS&E standards, OH&S regulations, and applicable codes across all employees and subcontractors
• Ensure project materials are supplied and work is executed in accordance with the Project Quality Program
• Oversee daily construction activities for telecommunications projects in both Underground and Aerial environments, including fibre optic installation, shallow utilities, and related infrastructure
• Ensure all work is completed according to approved plans, specifications, and standards
• Develop, maintain, and drive project schedules in collaboration with the project team; ensure milestones and completion dates are achieved
• Supervise field employees and subcontractors; ensure work is planned efficiently and timesheets and Production Reports, are accurately coded
• Oversee fibre installation activities, including cable jetting/blowing operations
• Ensure quality execution of fibre splicing, testing, and documentation
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to support project progression
• Maintain detailed daily reports tracking site progress, inspections, and key activities
• Mentor and support the development of project team members
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies
• Perform other related duties as required

Personal Qualities

• Leadership – direct others and develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Flexible – open to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
• Detail oriented – excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
• Results focused – driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
• Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on construction experience as a Construction Manager or similar direct supervisory role. Experience with Outside Plant construction or other telecommunications construction projects is preferred.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions
• Expert knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding workload
• Work location: Work in locations that preclude the ability to return home
• 40 hours/week, with various shifts as assigned (morning, evening, weekend, and statutory holidays)
• Traveling is required

Why AFL? AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry, providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our team members’ unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions. 

Additional Perks:

• Competitive pay system
• Annual merit increases
• Thriving work sites with continued employment even through the winter months.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive and diverse team environment
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing industry.

Ready to Join Us? We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact NS-Recruitment@AFLglobal.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability