Fiber Construction Foreman (OSP/ISP)

Luck Grove Telecom Inc•Syracuse, NY

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Foreman (OSP/ISP) oversees day-to-day field operations for both outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber-optic infrastructure projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. This role provides hands-on leadership to field crews, coordinates subcontractors, manages site logistics, and serves as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, customers, and stakeholders. The Foreman is responsible for the successful execution of underground, aerial, and building-based fiber infrastructure projects, including pathway construction, cable installation, fiber routing, termination support, equipment installation, and network infrastructure deployment. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge of fiber-optic construction methods across both OSP and ISP environments and can drive productivity, quality, and safety throughout all phases of a project.

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 both 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 and ability to travel between job sites.
Ability to perform physical labor in various indoor and outdoor environments.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in awkward or confined positions for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials on active construction sites.
Ability to climb ladders, enter manholes or vaults, and work at heights on scaffolding, lifts, or poles as required by the project.
Ability to use hands and arms for handling, reaching, grasping, operating power tools, and performing repetitive motions.
Adequate vision to read plans, labels, safety signs, and to safely navigate job sites with moving equipment and uneven terrain.
Adequate hearing to communicate with team members and respond to job-site warnings or equipment signals in high-noise environments.
Mental focus and situational awareness necessary to safely perform tasks around heavy equipment, energized systems, or hazardous conditions.
Ability to manage and track multiple work activities, tasks, and changing project conditions in a dynamic construction environment.
Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility apparel, and steel-toe boots.
Participation in regular safety briefings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ongoing safety training.
Adherence to all company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and site-specific rules.
Use of fall protection systems when working at heights.
Proper lifting techniques and regular breaks to reduce ergonomic strain.
Maintaining situational awareness and clear communication with crew members and equipment operators.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead field crews in the installation of OSP and ISP fiber-optic infrastructure, 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 and ensure all team members follow company, customer, and OSHA standards.
Review construction drawings, floor plans, specifications, and network designs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Maintain clear communication with project managers, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Ensure high-quality workmanship for both outside plant and inside plant fiber installations.
Conduct on-site troubleshooting and problem-solving to keep projects progressing efficiently.
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 while 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 activities.
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.