POSITION SUMMARY

The Telecommunications Construction Supervisor oversees daily field operations for aerial and underground telecommunications construction, including fiber-optic cable installation, conduit placement, trenching, directional boring, pole-line construction, and related infrastructure work. This role ensures crews complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards, customer specifications, engineering plans, and applicable regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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FIELD OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Supervise daily field operations for aerial and underground telecommunications construction, including fiber-optic cable installation, conduit placement, trenching, directional boring, pole-line construction, and related infrastructure work. Review construction prints, engineering drawings, work orders, permits, and project specifications before work begins. Assign daily tasks and production goals; ensure crews have the labor, materials, tools, vehicles, and equipment needed to complete assigned work. Monitor productivity and schedules; coordinate with project managers, engineers, utility owners, inspectors, subcontractors, and customer representatives. Resolve or escalate field issues such as access restrictions, utility conflicts, material shortages, design discrepancies, and unforeseen site conditions. Monitor labor hours, job costs, equipment utilization, and material consumption; ensure work areas are properly restored.

CREW LEADERSHIP AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Direct, train, coach, and evaluate field personnel and crew leaders. Communicate daily assignments, production expectations, safety requirements, and project priorities. Monitor attendance, work performance, and adherence to company policies; address concerns and escalate disciplinary matters when appropriate. Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a productive work environment.

SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Enforce company safety policies, job hazard analyses, and applicable OSHA requirements. Ensure use of required personal protective equipment, fall protection, traffic control, and excavation protection. Verify underground utilities are located and marked before excavation and ensure damage-prevention procedures are followed. Ensure aerial work follows applicable pole-access, climbing, fall-protection, and electrical hazard precautions. Conduct or oversee safety meetings, equipment inspections, and jobsite hazard assessments. Promptly report accidents, near misses, utility strikes, property damage, and unsafe conditions; stop work when necessary and ensure corrective actions.

QUALITY CONTROL AND DOCUMENTATION

Verify installations meet approved construction plans, customer specifications, and company workmanship standards. Monitor cable placement, conduit installation, trench depth, boring operations, pole-line work, grounding and bonding, and fiber installation as applicable. Maintain accurate daily production reports, crew time records, material logs, equipment records, photographs, and completion documentation. Coordinate inspections and ensure deficiencies identified by quality control personnel, customers, or inspectors are corrected. Document field changes and ensure deviations are reviewed and approved by the appropriate project personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Three or more years of telecommunications construction experience preferred; prior supervisory experience strongly preferred. Experience with aerial and underground cable construction and fiber-optic installation. Knowledge of construction prints, utility locating, excavation, directional boring, conduit placement, and cable installation. Familiarity with telecommunications safety practices, OSHA requirements, and applicable local regulations. Ability to lead crews, manage competing priorities, and resolve field problems. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required when operating company vehicles. Ability to use smartphones, tablets, construction reporting systems, and basic computer applications.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Work primarily outdoors at construction sites, with possible exposure to heat, cold, rain, noise, uneven terrain, traffic, and active equipment. Ability to walk job sites and inspect work; access elevated or restricted work areas only when trained, authorized, and properly protected. Ability to lift and carry job-related materials or equipment within the physical requirements of the position. Ability to travel between job sites and work extended hours when project schedules require.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Projects completed according to schedule and established production targets. Consistent compliance with safety policies and construction requirements. High-quality workmanship with minimal preventable rework and deficiencies. Accurate, timely reporting of production, labor, materials, and jobsite conditions. Effective crew leadership and communication, with responsible management of equipment and materials.

GENERAL STATEMENT

The responsibilities listed above describe the primary functions of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. Broadband Construction Services is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person