OSP Construction Supervisor

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Roanoke, VA

2d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is seeking a highly skilled Fiber Construction Supervisor to lead its Roanoke, Virginia field operations and oversee outside plant (OSP) fiber optic network deployments. The supervisor directly leads a team of Construction Coordinators and manages in-house crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to engineering specifications. The role calls for technical expertise in aerial and underground fiber construction, strong leadership and administrative skills, and the ability to make real-time field decisions. The position includes supervising field operations such as directional boring, trenching, missile boring, and strand and cable placement; quality control and documentation review; project coordination and administration; and enforcement of safety and compliance standards. The supervisor also participates in a rotational on-call schedule, coordinating emergency restoration work and communicating outage updates. Frequent regional travel and outdoor work in varied weather conditions are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 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 locations.
Flexibility to 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

Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to Construction Coordinators.
Delegate tasks and project areas, track coordinator performance and professional development, review their logs and metrics, and serve as an escalation point for issues.
Oversee daily aerial and underground fiber construction operations, including directional boring, trenching, missile boring, and strand and cable placement.
Manage in-house crews and subcontractors by setting operational targets, monitoring workflow, and resolving field-level conflicts.
Perform pre-construction walkouts, critical-phase inspections, and final customer or inspector walk-throughs to enforce QA/QC standards.
Verify as-built documentation and construction prints for accuracy before closeout submissions.
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency network restorations, fiber cuts, and urgent infrastructure issues.
Coordinate field deployment of repair crews, materials, and coordinators during off-hours emergencies and provide 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, right-of-way access, and maintenance-of-traffic permits.
Track production metrics and progress reports in project management systems against 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 daily tailgate safety meetings and document safety audits or job-hazard assessments.
Identify field or environmental hazards and take corrective action, including halting production when necessary.