Supervisor, Joint Use Construction

Ziply Fiber•Everett, WA

5d•$87,900 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Joint Use is a critical leadership role within Ziply Fiber, responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient management of joint use infrastructure across both aerial and underground networks. This position ensures that all joint use activities align with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), local jurisdictional requirements, and Ziply’s operational standards. The Supervisor leads a blended team of internal employees and external contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence. The supervisor is accountable for team performance, metric standards, and upholding the Ziply brand. This role requires comfort with public speaking and being on camera to represent Ziply, as well as managing contracts and negotiations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent PM/OSP experience, including engineering, splicing, and/or construction.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in joint use, Outside Plant (OSP) construction, or utility coordination.
Minimum of one (1) year leading crews, contractors, or small teams.
Working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards and local permitting processes.
Familiarity with aerial and underground OSP construction and joint use compliance.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to set expectations, coach, and hold team members accountable.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, comfortable representing the company publicly and on camera.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Negotiation skills for contracts and vendor relationships.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, especially Excel.
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work within critical deadlines and driving accountability is a must.
Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with dashboards and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a diverse team of engineers, coordinators, inspectors, contractors, and vendors by setting expectations, performance metrics, and accountability; conduct meetings, reviews, and coaching to drive continuous improvement and collaboration.
Oversee the maintenance and development of Ziply’s aerial and underground joint use infrastructure, ensuring all pole attachments, removals, and relocations comply with NESC and local permitting requirements; monitor field operations for safety and engineering standards adherence.
Serve as the NESC compliance expert, guiding code interpretation and application; lead annual OJUA training and maintain a proactive compliance program to resolve violations before audits.
Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure alignment with evolving state and federal requirements.
Manage the full lifecycle of joint use work orders from notification through construction and closeout; implement process improvements to reduce cycle times, eliminate rework, and improve data accuracy.
Utilize dashboards and reporting tools to monitor KPIs such as permit turnaround, violation clearance, and cost recovery.
Develop and execute strategies for proactive permitting, bootleg attachment detection, cost recovery, and transform joint use into a revenue-generating function.
Manage third-party attacher, utility partner, and vendor relationships; negotiate and administer joint use agreements; track contract compliance and vendor performance.
Serve as the primary escalation point for joint use issues; communicate clearly with city officials, utility partners, and community stakeholders.
Represent Ziply in public forums, municipal meetings, and on-camera communications.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.