We are looking for a Licensed Utility Manager –Telecommunications for our client in Buford, GA. is a senior field and project leader responsible for overseeing underground utility construction supporting large-scale telecom infrastructure projects, including fiber optic network builds, conduit systems, and related utility installations.
Candidates may come from telecom/communications, water or power utility backgrounds, but will be working directly within the telecommunications environment, partnering with OSP engineering, construction, permitting, and inspection teams to deliver projects safely, compliantly, and on schedule.
This role serves as the qualifying Utility Manager under Georgia law and is a required position for utility contracting operations in the state.
Responsibilities Project Oversight & Execution
Oversee all phases of utility construction for telecom projects from mobilization through close-out.
Manage underground utility activities including trenching, directional boring, conduit installation, duct banks, handholes, vaults, and restoration.
Ensure alignment between utility scopes, telecom OSP designs, fiber routes, and construction schedules.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with Georgia state regulations, local authority requirements, and applicable federal standards
Enforce OSHA, excavation safety, confined space, and NPDES requirements
Serve as the accountable authority for safe jobsite practices
Field & Personnel Management
Supervise utility foremen, crews, subcontractors, and inspectors
Ensure work is performed per approved plans, specifications, safety procedures, and quality standards
Provide leadership, guidance, and corrective action as needed
Determine appropriate construction means and methods to address site conditions and utility conflicts
Conduct site inspections covering trenching, installation, bedding, backfill, compaction, and restoration
Verify installations meet depth, separation, and placement requirements
Stakeholder Coordination
Act as the primary liaison with telecom project managers, municipalities, inspectors, permitting authorities, and utility owners
Coordinate inspections, approvals, and issue resolution
Support permitting, right-of-way compliance, and documentation requirements
Key Skills: Active Georgia Utility Manager License (required), underground utility construction expertise applied to telecom fiber builds, strong knowledge of trenching, directional boring, conduit systems, and restoration, Ability to read and interpret utility, civil, and telecom OSP plans, working knowledge of telecom permitting, ROW requirements, and make-ready coordination and proven ability to lead field crews and interface with inspectors and municipalities
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA, unfortunately no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPT's or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. ***
Benefits: Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.
TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: Recruiters@TekComResources.com. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
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