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Job Title:  Civil Engineering Underground Construction Manager – Telecommunications & Utilities

Location:  El Paso, TX
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Reports To:  President, ACG

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Underground Construction Manager  with a civil engineering background to lead underground infrastructure projects for telecommunications and utility systems. This role is responsible for managing field operations, coordinating with engineering and permitting teams, and ensuring safe, timely, and compliant execution of underground construction activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, execution, and closeout of underground construction projects including trenching, boring, conduit installation, and utility coordination.
• Supervise field crews and subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, telecom designers, and utility providers to resolve conflicts and optimize routing.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NESC, and local permitting requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits; lead daily tailgate meetings.
• Review and approve construction drawings, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate utility locates and protect existing infrastructure during excavation.
• Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, equipment, and progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing underground construction projects in telecom or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of conduit systems, duct banks, handholes, manholes, and fiber/copper cable installations.
• Familiarity with trenchless technologies (e.g., directional boring, hydro excavation).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil and utility drawings.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with federal, military agencies
• Knowledge of El Paso regional permitting and utility systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management software and CAD tools.

Access Communications Group (ACG), founded in 1996 in El Paso, Texas.

Telecommunications and Construction Company that provides services to Federal, State, Local -Commercial and Educational - check our website to look at the projects we have successfully completed!
We take immense pride in our exceptional track record as a federal contractor. The evidence is reflected in our outstanding Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System rating and excellent Process Performance Qualification evaluations. Our satisfied clients span various sectors across Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, comprising federal, commercial, medical, and educational institutions.

Access Communications Group (ACG), founded in 1996 in El Paso, Texas.

Telecommunications and Construction Company that provides services to Federal, State, Local -Commercial and Educational - check our website to look at the projects we have successfully completed!
We take immense pride in our exceptional track record as a federal contractor. The evidence is reflected in our outstanding Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System rating and excellent Process Performance Qualification evaluations. Our satisfied clients span various sectors across Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, comprising federal, commercial, medical, and educational institutions.

• Develop proposals, reports, and project plans.
• Monitor the safety of staff on projects.
• Manage and inspect multiple projects at various locations in the state.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to make sure project specifications and plans are met.
• Represent clients at public and project meetings.
• Develop and manage work scopes, budgets, schedules and staff assignments.
• Directing engineering tasks, providing quality control of project deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Apply specialized technical expertise on a broad range of construction projects relating to roadway construction, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer primarily for the MDOT and municipal clients.
• Interact with other disciplines (design and survey).
• Provide direction, supervision, technical guidance and support to junior staff.

• A solid understanding and familiarity of MDOT construction requirements, local standards, agency permitting requirements, and MDOT Local Agency Program requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years experience.
• Michigan Professional Engineer License.
• Experience with road construction, bridge construction, storm sewer construction, sanitary sewer construction and water main construction.
• Experience with a wide range of construction projects for both municipal clients and MDOT.
• Understanding SESC reporting requirements.
• Experience with AASHTO ware, project wise and other construction management software.
• Ability to manage a project schedule, budget and project team.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical/judgement capabilities, and ability to work independently or on a team.
• Able to communicate effectively to the team, client and contractors.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to work remote and in person effectively.
• Must be able to train less experienced staff and be a team player.

• Overtime pay at time and a half.
• BCBS medical insurance options with industry-low co-shares.
• Dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance plan.
• A generous PTO program and paid holidays.
• Flex time scheduling and telework opportunities.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with 4% company match, auto-enroll and target-based funds.

Status: Full Time

Shift: Tuesday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm

Exempt: No

Summary:

Other information:

1.Previous Experience Required:

Construction experience in hospital and/or other facility preferred, which should include hands on experience in general commercial construction framing and finishing.

2.Specialized or Technical Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. General knowledge in commercial construction required. Position requires considerable knowledge of all tools and how to operate them to do the following types of work: carpentry, metal, ceiling, floors, repairing of doors and assorted hardware.

3.Manual or Physical Skill Required:

Requires considerable hand-eye coordination.Must be able to properly operate electronic and mechanical devices.

4.Physical Effort Required:

Frequent walking and climbing of stairs and ladders, intermittent stooping, bending and crawling while making repairs to equipment, steady muscular exertion, demanding considerable strength ability to lift 100 lbs.

For insurance purposes, must be 21 years of age or older to drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles.
Physical Demands

Strength: HeavyPush:OccasionallyPull:Occasionally

Carry: OccasionallyLift: OccasionallySit:Occasionally

Stand: FrequentlyWalk: Frequently

Responsibilities:

1.Build new walls made of metal studs and gypsum board.

2.Float and finishing gypsum board.

3.Prepares walls and other surface for Painting.

4.Keeps supply of materials on job site.

5.Installation of suspended ceiling tile.

6.Installation of vinyl floor tile.

7.Build and/or install millwork.

8.General knowledge of plastic laminate work (patch repair or new).

9.Build, patch, repair or replace any type of wooden item (furniture, cabinets, shelves, counter tops, etc.)

10.Assist fellow employees in any type of maintenance or repairs needed.

11.Maintains and helps clean the shop area and tools.

12.Observes all safety regulations and practices.

13.Performs additional duties as required, as necessary and as directed.

14.Cooperates and works with fellow employees.

15.Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and StateRegulatory guidelines.

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. The firm helps forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants, ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries including Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

ProSidian seeks a Construction Manager - Construction (CO104) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation (SRR)) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Construction management is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end. Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish. Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Construction managers may have a main office but spend most of their time in a field office onsite, where they monitor projects and make decisions about construction activities. Their schedules may vary.

Responsibilities include:

• Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task.
• Manage a dedicated construction organization to ensure that project and maintenance activities are completed for the customer safely, on schedule, within budget, and at the appropriate quality level.
• Work with contacts supervisors on a daily basis to provide management direction and receive feedback.
• Provide concise and accurate presentations to internal and external customers regarding construction status, including complex technical, organizational, and financial issues.
• Conduct a considerably complex analysis of problems involving construction activities.
• Develop innovative alternative action strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones. Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions and establishing priorities.
• Ensure that construction efficiency is optimized by providing efficient construction input and involvement in projects throughout the conceptual design phases, construction, turnover, and the completion phases.
• Manage professional and non-exempt employees to include career development input, motivation, and performance review.
• Foster a "team concept" when interfacing with Operations, the Department of Energy, other departments, and divisions and attend scheduled and unscheduled meetings, provide reports, status construction activities, and identify, address and resolve complex problems.

Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ189169R Construction Manager (Construction Services):

• Ensure that various Construction teams have the capability to execute the assigned scope in a safe, secure, and cost-effective manner.
• Balance and prioritize Construction resources to support successful execution.
• Represent Construction on assigned project teams, work with all other functions to safely execute project scope within all baselines.
• Ensure ongoing communication to maintain the necessary resources from "outside" organizations, and address related concerns appropriately.
• Reviews project-level performance for effective cost and schedule performance through reporting and project analysis.
• Ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken and monitor and analyze project safety, cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Communicate to the Manager of Construction and Construction Operations Manager baseline status, manpower needs, and recommended corrective actions on a regular basis to ensure project success.
• Hold Construction team members accountable for performance and compliance to policy and procedures.
• Take actions necessary to meet project quality, scope, budget, and schedule baselines.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 13 - 15 years of practical experience in construction.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of construction, cost and scheduling, subcontract administration, and the ability to develop or evaluate construction strategies and techniques.
• An associate's degree and 15 - 17 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 17 - 19 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and project planning at the tactical level would be ideal, along with knowledge of operations, maintenance, project start-up, construction management, and construction subcontracts.
• Must possess a working knowledge of national codes and standards, and be knowledgeable as it pertains to environmental regulations. Have experience of executing work in radiological areas (nuclear) with a history of executing and planning work in radiological environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe).

Additional position requirements include:

• A 40-hour workweek is scheduled. SRR construction utilizes a 10 hour per day - four days per week schedule.
• A standard workweek is Monday through Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. However, alternate schedules could be employed.
• Workweek excludes SRR holidays.
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license.
• Personal vehicles operated by the candidate must have valid registration.
• Personal vehicles operated by the candidate must be insured with proof of insurance within the vehicle.
• Other requirements and conditions of employment apply.

Travel: occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.

Location: work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development

• General tasks include Concrete; forming, pouring, mixing, rebar, finishing
• Generally working with Conduit PVC, EMT, Underground, and overhead
• Install Transformers/switchboards
• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
• Load and unload building materials and equipment
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, and compact earth in preparation for construction
• Operate and control heavy-duty equipment and machinery like Bobcat, backhoe, excavator, etc.
• Build or take apart bracing, barricades, forms, scaffolding, and other structures
• Follow construction plans, blueprints, and instructions provided by management.
• Operating experience in backhoes and forklifts a plus

• Experience in performing general labor and construction
• Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

• Ability to communicate in more than one language
• Familiarity with how to read blueprints

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development

• General tasks include Concrete; forming, pouring, mixing, rebar, finishing
• Generally working with Conduit PVC, EMT, Underground, and overhead
• Install Transformers/switchboards
• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
• Load and unload building materials and equipment
• Dig trenches, backfill holes, and compact earth in preparation for construction
• Operate and control heavy-duty equipment and machinery like Bobcat, backhoe, excavator, etc.
• Build or take apart bracing, barricades, forms, scaffolding, and other structures
• Follow construction plans, blueprints, and instructions provided by management.
• Operating experience in backhoes and forklifts a plus

• Experience in performing general labor and construction
• Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation

• Ability to communicate in more than one language
• Familiarity with how to read blueprints