Outside Plant Superintendent
About The Position
The Outside Plant Superintendent oversees SecureVision’s outside plant construction operations throughout the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the role supervises OSP Crew Leads, coordinates labor resources, schedules construction activities, and ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with company quality standards. The superintendent leads field operations and works with the Construction Manager to coordinate personnel, materials, equipment, and project priorities for new construction, infrastructure upgrades, and network expansion projects. This is an exempt, field- and office-based position supporting projects across the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast. It involves regular travel to construction sites, customer properties, and company facilities; frequent outdoor work in varying weather; and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency storm response, as business needs require. The position is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least five years of telecommunications construction experience required.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record required.
- Thorough knowledge of outside plant telecommunications construction, including fiber optic, coaxial, and underground utility infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of telecommunications construction methods, engineering drawings, splice documentation, and industry standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management, reporting, or project tracking software.
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe construction practices.
- Ability to travel regularly to construction sites, customer properties, and company facilities.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and traverse active construction sites; occasionally lift and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Telecommunications, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- At least three years of supervisory or construction leadership experience.
- Experience managing Outside Plant fiber optic construction, FTTH, GPON, and MDU telecommunications projects.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily outside plant construction activities across multiple projects.
- Assign crews, equipment, and resources to meet project schedules and operational priorities; monitor labor utilization, productivity, and progress.
- Conduct job site visits and inspections to verify workmanship, safety, and compliance with engineering specifications and company standards.
- Coordinate staffing, schedules, equipment needs, and material allocations with the Construction Manager.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Construction Coordinators, Field Engineers, Installation teams, warehouse personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- Identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, site conditions, and project risks; recommend corrective actions and communicate status and resource needs to the Construction Manager.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor OSP Crew Leads; oversee scheduling, attendance, performance management, employee development, and timecard approval.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and workforce scheduling.
- Conduct safety meetings, jobsite inspections, and performance discussions.
- Ensure construction complies with company quality standards, engineering specifications, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
- Inspect completed work, coordinate corrections for deficiencies, and investigate safety incidents, property damage, and customer concerns; implement preventive measures.
- Ensure company vehicles, tools, equipment, and construction assets are maintained and properly utilized.
- Prepare production, labor utilization, project status, and other operational reports; maintain accurate construction records, project documentation, and as-built information.
- Assist with labor forecasting, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support emergency restoration, storm response, and after-hours construction activities as business needs require.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Construction Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
