Construction Technician

IQ Fiber•Savannah, GA

69d•Onsite

About The Position

IQ Fiber is seeking a Construction Coordinator to manage residential and commercial fiber construction projects from start to finish. The role owns the full project lifecycle, including field surveys, permitting, Bill of Materials (BOM) development, Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) packages, subcontractor oversight, quality control, and as-built verification. This is a hands-on, field-based position requiring strong field presence, cross-functional coordination, and independent troubleshooting and decision-making. The position coordinates customers, contractors, and internal and external departments throughout project execution; defines project architecture, equipment needs, costs, and variables; and maintains accountability for safety, productivity, quality, workmanship, and customer service. Success means delivering projects on schedule and within budget, maintaining clear coordination and compliant work, resolving issues promptly, and providing accurate, timely project documentation and closeout.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 5 years of telecommunications construction experience.
Experience with walk-out surveys, design, budgeting, and creating BOMs, including GPON.
Experience managing contractor relationships and coordinating multi-site construction projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and computer skills sufficient to learn applications and systems including Vetro.
Valid driver's license with a clear MVR, current auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record; ability to drive at night and in adverse weather conditions.
Must pass a standard background check and drug screening.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, solve problems with little or no direction, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
Ability to lift 25 pounds repeatedly, climb ladders up to 28 feet, and work in adverse weather conditions.
Availability for a 24/7 operation, including emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages, mandatory overtime, and weekend work as needed.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree preferred.
Industry- and vendor-specific certifications and training such as NCTI, SCTE, or BCT/E preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage residential and commercial fiber construction projects end-to-end, from initial survey through final closeout.
Conduct field surveys of existing and proposed aerial and underground outside plant installations, and design route paths and building entry points for service delivery.
Obtain required permits and easements and ensure permitting requirements are fulfilled before construction begins.
Create Bills of Materials (BOMs), request purchase orders, and manage material ordering, delivery, and coordination with contract construction companies.
Prepare and issue Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) packages, assign work to subcontractor leadership teams, and approve final billing.
Verify construction activities in the field against design specifications and monitor subcontractor quality and safety performance.
Troubleshoot on-site issues and take corrective action to protect timelines, costs, and service quality.
Modify design schematics to reflect as-built conditions and ensure as-built data and bore logs are provided to the documentation team for entry into Vetro.
Submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction activity reports to internal and external departments and verify work-in-progress reports.
Coordinate customers, contractors, and internal and external departments throughout project execution.
Define project architecture, equipment needs, costs, and variables to support accurate project planning and budgeting.
Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and IQ Fiber policies, maintaining accountability for safety, productivity, quality, workmanship, and customer service on assigned projects.