Construction Manager (Owners Rep) - Telecom & Utilities

Overview

On Site
USD 65.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Content Management
Change Management
Configuration Management
Project Management
Project Documentation
Quality Assurance
Reporting
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Telecommunications
Construction Management
Management
Quality Control
Scheduling
Communication
Taxes
Life Insurance
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Company: TEKsystems
Title: Construction Manager (Owners Rep) - Telecom/Utilities
Location: Columbus, OH
Duration: 12+ month On-Going Contract
Contract Type: W2
Compliance: Willing to consent to Drug & Background check
Start Date: June/July 2025
Pay Rate: Up to $65 per hour depending on Owners Rep CM experience
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in underground telecommunications and/or utility infrastructure construction.
  • Experience with construction project management in Data Center environment.
  • Experience overseeing General Contractor & external vendors.
  • Practical construction knowledge with a proven ability to coordinate field activities.
  • Proficiency in project documentation, quality assurance, and construction reporting.
  • Strong skills in cost tracking, scheduling, and problem-solving.

Job Description:
TEKsystems is seeking a skilled Construction Manager with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in underground telecommunications and/or utility infrastructure construction to join our team as an Owner's Representative on a large-scale infrastructure project. In this critical role, the Construction Manager will serve as the key liaison between the project owner and contractors, ensuring that work is executed to the highest standards of quality, cost-efficiency, and schedule adherence. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in construction management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to proactively manage field-level project activities.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Owner's Representative on-site, overseeing day-to-day construction operations.
  • Ensure contractor performance aligns with project plans, specifications, and industry standards.
  • Monitor and document construction progress, including quality control, cost tracking, and scheduling.
  • Identify and address potential issues that may impact cost, quality, or schedule.
  • Prepare and deliver clear and accurate reports and updates to project stakeholders.
  • Review and verify contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams, local agencies, and utility partners as needed.
  • Maintain consistent and professional communication with all project participants.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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About TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group