OSP Construction Supervisor

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Fishersville, VA

2d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is seeking an OSP Construction Supervisor to lead field operations in Fishersville, Virginia, and oversee outside plant fiber-optic network deployments. The supervisor directly manages construction coordinators, in-house crews, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to engineering specifications. The role 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 field quality control, project coordination, safety compliance, and construction administration. The position also participates in a rotational on-call schedule, providing 24/7 response for emergencies such as fiber cuts and network outages. Frequent travel to regional project sites and work outdoors in varying weather and terrain are required.

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.
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 conditions and stand, walk, or traverse uneven terrain for extended periods.
Willingness to travel frequently to regional project footprints.
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.
CDL.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to construction coordinators; delegate work and track performance and professional development.
Review coordinators’ daily logs, structural tracking data, and field updates, 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-level conflicts.
Conduct pre-construction walkouts, critical-phase inspections, and final customer or inspector walk-throughs; enforce QA/QC standards.
Verify the accuracy of as-built documentation and construction prints before closeout packages are submitted.
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule and coordinate emergency restoration crew, material, and coordinator deployments.
Provide real-time restoration updates to project managers, network operations centers, and corporate clients during critical 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 progress reports in project management systems and maintain alignment with the master schedule.
Manage material logistics, verify on-site inventory allocations, and ensure machinery and vehicles are properly maintained.
Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety guidelines, and PPE use; conduct daily tailgate meetings and document safety audits or job-hazard assessments.
Identify field and environmental hazards and take corrective action, including halting production when needed.
Travel to regional project sites and respond to emergency restoration or network outage calls during assigned on-call rotations.