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TEKsystems
Underground Construction Supervisor
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What they do
A Construction Site Manager runs day-to-day operations on a construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also performs important quality control and coordinates subcontractors. Often works in cooperation with construction project manager.
$71,423 / year median in Ohio
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Description Seeking a motivated and skilled Construction Supervisor to oversee day-to-day field operations across underground and aerial telecommunications construction projects. This frontline leadership role is responsible for managing in-house and subcontractor crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining quality control, and meeting project timelines. The ideal candidate is hands-on, solutions-focused, and highly organized, with a solid understanding of both aerial and underground telecom construction methods. This position is a key player in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery. Skills Construction management, Project coordination, Osp, Fiber, Construction, Telecommunication, Telecom Top Skills Details Construction management,Project coordination,Osp,Fiber Additional Skills & Qualifications Key Responsibilities 1. Crew Leadership & Site Management
- Supervise and support underground and aerial construction crews, including operators, laborers, linemen, and locators.
- Conduct daily tailgate meetings to communicate jobsite goals, safety topics, and daily work plans.
- Coach and mentor less experienced team members and hold crews accountable for safety, quality, and production.
- Coordinate with job site foremen to ensure production goals are achieved. 2. Safety & Compliance
- Enforce compliance with
OSHA, DOT, NESC, 811
regulations, and internal safety policies.- Ensure proper use of PPE, climbing gear, fall protection, trench protection, and traffic control.
- Document and address near misses, hazards, and incidents; enforce stop-work authority when needed.
- Approve and submit daily safety documentation (e.g., JHAs, pre-job briefings).
- Conduct and document at least five jobsite safety inspections per week. 3. Project Execution & Quality Control
- Review job prints, permits, maps, and dig tickets before mobilization.
- Schedule work to optimize productivity and minimize delays.
- Oversee execution of trenching, boring, pole transfers, fiber lashing, slack storage, grounding, and cabinet/vault installation.
- Communicate field changes in real-time to managers for approval.
- Monitor installation quality of conduit, strand, fiber, tracer wire, and restoration work.
- Record redlines and field changes; ensure accurate documentation for project closeout. 4. Productivity & Resource Coordination
- Set daily and weekly production targets; monitor progress and troubleshoot delays.
- Track labor hours, equipment usage, and material consumption across multiple job sites.
- Communicate project status, material shortages, and permitting issues to management in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, engineering, and subcontractors to minimize downtime. 5. Communication & Reporting
- Serve as the liaison between field crews, upper management, Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, OH.
- 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 Norwalk,OH.