Campus Fiber Infrastructure Construction Monitor, Data Centers

AECOM•Houston, TX

3h•$75,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Campus Fiber Infrastructure Construction Monitor to support construction of mission-critical data center campus fiber and telecommunications infrastructure in Texas. This experienced, field-based construction professional serves as AECOM’s on-site representative, documenting whether observed work is consistent with approved drawings, project requirements, applicable construction standards, and established quality requirements. The role requires working in an active construction environment and coordinating with construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, fiber teams, and technical teams while maintaining accurate, objective field documentation. The position monitors civil and telecommunications infrastructure construction, including underground conduit systems, duct banks, manholes, handholes, vaults, points of entry, and related campus fiber infrastructure. The monitor observes work, documents progress and field conditions, compares observed conditions with approved construction documentation, identifies apparent conflicts or deviations, and escalates concerns through established project channels. The role also supports conduit proofing and mandrel testing, project closeout, GIS-based records, field reporting, issue tracking, and coordination meetings. The Construction Monitor documents observed conditions and provides recommendations based on those observations. Final acceptance of construction remains with the client or another designated project authority. The role does not relieve contractors of responsibility for construction means, methods, sequencing, safety, testing, workmanship, or contractual compliance. This is an on-site position in Houston, Texas, with travel among assigned project locations. Relocation and U.S. employment-authorization sponsorship are not available. AECOM intends to fill the current vacancy by February 1, 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant field experience involving civil construction, underground utilities, telecommunications infrastructure, electrical infrastructure, or comparable work.
Experience working in active construction environments.
Ability to read and interpret civil and/or telecommunications construction drawings.
Working knowledge of underground conduit construction, vaults, manholes, handholes, trenching, and duct banks.
Understanding of construction sequencing, schedules, and field quality-control practices.
Experience documenting construction activities and preparing professional field reports.
Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use computers, tablets, and mobile field applications.
Ability to travel among assigned project locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, telecommunications networks, or other technically complex programs.
Five years of experience preferred.
Background as a Construction Superintendent, Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Construction Inspector, or Telecommunications Inspector.
Experience with outside plant fiber and underground telecommunications conduit.
Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and Survey123.
Experience reviewing CAD and BIM construction information.
Experience with Procore or similar construction-management platforms.
OSHA construction safety training applicable to the assigned work.
Experience coordinating directly with general contractors and construction-management teams.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site monitoring of civil and telecommunications infrastructure construction.
Monitor installation of underground conduit systems, duct banks, manholes, handholes, vaults, points of entry, and related campus fiber infrastructure.
Observe construction activities and document installation progress, field conditions, and potential quality concerns.
Monitor construction progress against planned activities and project milestones.
Participate in construction coordination meetings and communicate field observations, outstanding items, and potential schedule impacts.
Coordinate with construction managers, general contractors, fiber teams, and other project stakeholders.
Identify potential conflicts, incomplete work, and conditions that could affect future fiber installation or infrastructure readiness.
Read and interpret civil, telecommunications, and fiber construction drawings.
Review relevant CAD, BIM, and GIS information to understand planned infrastructure locations and requirements.
Compare observed field conditions with approved construction documentation and escalate apparent conflicts, omissions, or deviations through established project channels.
Support pre-construction review of conduit routes, vault locations, points of entry, and other telecommunications infrastructure.
Observe conduit, duct bank, vault, manhole, handhole, and related civil infrastructure installation, including conduit encasement and other critical construction activities when required.
Document conduit routing, installation depth, materials, and installation conditions.
Monitor conduit proofing and mandrel-testing activities.
Document nonconforming or potentially nonconforming conditions, communicate observations to appropriate project representatives, and track issues through resolution.
Support project closeout and verification of completed telecommunications infrastructure.
Use GIS-based field applications to capture construction and inspection information and maintain accurate location-based infrastructure records.
Capture photographs and supporting field information associated with observations.
Assist with verification of record and as-built information against observed field conditions.
Maintain complete and organized field records suitable for project reporting and closeout documentation.
Prepare clear and concise field reports documenting construction progress, observations, quality issues, and outstanding items.
Escalate significant quality, schedule, safety, or infrastructure concerns in a timely manner.
Maintain issue and action-item tracking as required by the program.
Communicate with AECOM and client project leadership and participate in recurring construction and program coordination meetings.
Provide factual, objective, and well-supported field documentation.