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About the Role

Oversee day-to-day field operations for OSP and ISP fiber-optic infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, efficient work aligned with specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. Provide hands-on leadership to field crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage site logistics, and serve as the primary on-site contact. Execute underground, aerial, and building-based fiber infrastructure projects, including pathway construction, cable installation, fiber routing, termination support, equipment installation, and network infrastructure deployment. Drive productivity, quality, and safety with strong technical knowledge of fiber-optic construction methods across OSP and ISP environments.

Responsibilities

Lead field crews in OSP and ISP fiber-optic infrastructure installation, including trenching, conduit systems, handholes, aerial pathways, riser systems, cable trays, innerduct, and building pathways.
Coordinate daily work activities, ensuring proper sequencing, resource allocation, and adherence to project timelines.
Enforce safety protocols, ensuring team members follow company, customer, and OSHA standards.
Review construction drawings, floor plans, specifications, and network designs for accuracy and compliance.
Maintain clear communication with project managers, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Ensure high-quality workmanship for OSP and ISP fiber installations.
Conduct on-site troubleshooting and problem-solving to maintain project efficiency.
Support installation activities within telecommunications rooms, data centers, MDFs, IDFs, and customer facilities.
Coordinate project closeout activities, including documentation, punch-list completion, and customer acceptance.
Supervise and mentor crew members, providing guidance on OSP and ISP construction practices, tools, and equipment.
Verify material quantities, manage site inventory, and coordinate deliveries and equipment needs.
Perform and oversee installation of conduit, microduct, innerduct, pull strings, vaults, cabinets, and aerial support infrastructure.
Perform and oversee installation of cable tray systems, ladder racks, J-hooks, fiber raceways, telecommunications racks, cabinets, and pathway supports within buildings.
Support fiber cable placement, routing, labeling, termination preparation, enclosure mounting, slack storage, and cable management.
Coordinate installation and placement of telecommunications equipment, patch panels, fiber distribution panels, and related infrastructure.
Ensure proper restoration of work areas and compliance with customer and contract requirements.
Document daily progress, redlines, safety observations, production quantities, and issues using company reporting systems.
Conduct site walkouts with clients, inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
Verify all work meets quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in fiber-optic, telecommunications, or network infrastructure construction.
1+ years in a leadership, crew lead, or foreman role.
Strong understanding of OSP and ISP fiber construction methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, floor plans, network diagrams, and splice documentation.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and proper use of PPE.
Familiarity with telecommunications spaces including MDFs, IDFs, equipment rooms, and data centers.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel between job sites.
Ability to perform physical labor in various indoor and outdoor environments.
5+ years of experience in telecommunications or fiber construction with at least 2 years supervising crews.
Experience with underground, aerial, and building-based fiber deployments.
Experience with structured cabling, fiber termination, testing, and certification.
Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, BICSI Installer, BICSI Technician, CFOT, or equipment operator certifications.
Familiarity with GIS tools, GPS equipment, CAD drawings, and digital reporting platforms.
Knowledge of fiber distribution systems, splice enclosures, patch panels, racks, cabinets, and telecommunications room standards.
Experience supporting data center, enterprise, healthcare, education, or carrier network deployments.

Skills

Strong leadership and crew-management abilities.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Deep understanding of OSP and ISP fiber-optic construction practices.
Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling, and fiber distribution systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans, and network diagrams.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Detail-oriented approach to quality control and documentation.
Safety-focused mindset with proactive risk mitigation.
Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with crews, inspectors, clients, and facility personnel.

Experience Level

3+ years of experience in fiber-optic, telecommunications, or network infrastructure construction.
1+ years in a leadership, crew lead, or foreman role.
5+ years of experience in telecommunications or fiber construction with at least 2 years supervising crews.

Education Level

OSHA 10/30 certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
BICSI Installer certification.
BICSI Technician certification.
CFOT certification.
Equipment operator certifications.