OSP Construction Supervisor

Fiber Network Services•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor providing fiber optic and cable network services to clients across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. The company is seeking a supervisor to lead field operations in Roanoke, Virginia, and oversee outside plant (OSP) fiber optic network deployments. The role directly supervises construction coordinators and manages in-house crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to engineering specifications. The position requires technical knowledge of aerial and underground fiber construction, leadership and administrative skills, and the ability to make real-time field decisions. The supervisor oversees daily field operations, quality control, project coordination, safety compliance, and emergency restoration response. The role includes frequent regional travel, outdoor work in varied weather and terrain, and participation in a rotational on-call schedule for 24/7 emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of experience in telecom, broadband, or OSP fiber optic construction supervision.
Experience 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.
Competency in reading 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 and stand, walk, or traverse uneven terrain for extended periods.
Willingness to travel frequently to regional project locations and respond to emergency 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, monitor performance and development, review daily logs and field metrics, and resolve escalated vendor, client, or 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, set operational targets, monitor workflow, and resolve field conflicts.
Perform pre-construction field walkouts, critical-phase inspections, and final walkthroughs; enforce QA/QC standards and verify as-built documentation and construction prints before closeout.
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule and coordinate crews, materials, and coordinators for emergency restorations, fiber cuts, and urgent infrastructure issues.
Provide real-time restoration updates to project managers, network operations centers, and corporate clients during outages.
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 submit progress reports through project management systems to align work with the master schedule.
Manage material logistics, verify on-site inventory allocations, and ensure machinery and vehicles are maintained.
Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety guidelines, and PPE requirements; conduct and document daily tailgate meetings, safety audits, and job-hazard assessments.
Identify field and environmental hazards, take corrective action, and halt production when necessary.
Travel frequently to regional project locations and respond to emergency restoration or outage calls during assigned on-call rotations.