OSP Construction Supervisor

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Cinnaminson Township, NJ

2d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is seeking a skilled Fiber Construction Supervisor to lead field operations in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, and oversee outside plant (OSP) fiber-optic network deployments. The role directly supervises construction coordinators and manages in-house crews and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to engineering specifications. The supervisor applies technical knowledge of aerial and underground fiber construction while providing leadership, handling administrative responsibilities, and making real-time field decisions. The position oversees daily construction activities and quality control, supports emergency network restoration through a rotational on-call schedule, coordinates project logistics and documentation, and enforces safety and regulatory requirements. It involves outdoor work in varied weather, extended periods standing or walking on uneven terrain, and frequent travel to regional project sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of experience in telecom, broadband, or OSP fiber-optic construction supervision.
Experience managing or supervising field personnel such as construction coordinators, inspectors, or crew leads.
Experience managing heavy civil or mechanical utility subcontractors, such as directional drilling or aerial linemen crews.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Deep understanding of FTTH, middle-mile, or long-haul network topology.
Ability to read splicing matrices, OTDR trace reports, and light meter readings.
Proficiency with mobile construction tracking apps, spreadsheets, or project management software such as Procore, Vitruvi, or Excel.
Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions and stand, walk, or traverse uneven terrain for extended periods.
Willingness to travel frequently to regional project sites and respond to emergency restoration or network outage calls during assigned on-call rotations.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Directly supervise, mentor, and guide construction coordinators; delegate work and track performance and development.
Review coordinators’ daily logs, structural tracking data, and field-update metrics, and act as an escalation point for vendor, client, and technical issues.
Oversee aerial and underground fiber construction, including directional boring, trenching, missile boring, and strand and cable placement.
Manage in-house crews and subcontractors by setting operational targets, checking workflow, and resolving field-level conflicts.
Enforce quality standards through pre-construction field walkouts, critical-phase inspections, and final walk-throughs with customers or inspectors.
Verify the accuracy of as-built documentation and construction prints before closeout packages are submitted.
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency network restoration, fiber cuts, and urgent infrastructure issues.
Coordinate deployment of repair crews, materials, and coordinators during off-hours emergencies, and communicate restoration updates to project managers, network operations centers, and corporate clients.
Read and interpret telecom blueprints, engineering designs, splicing schematics, and CATV construction drawings.
Coordinate utility locates (811), right-of-way access, and maintenance of traffic permits.
Track daily production and report progress through project management systems to align work with the master project schedule.
Manage material logistics, verify on-site inventory allocations, and ensure machinery and vehicles are properly maintained.
Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety guidelines, and proper PPE use; conduct and document daily tailgate safety meetings, safety audits, and job-hazard assessments.
Identify field and environmental hazards and take corrective action, including halting production when needed.