Underground Construction Supervisor

TEKsystems•Norwalk Township, OH

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a motivated and skilled Construction Supervisor to oversee day-to-day field operations across underground and aerial telecommunications construction projects. This frontline leadership role is responsible for managing in-house and subcontractor crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining quality control, and meeting project timelines. The ideal candidate is hands-on, solutions-focused, and highly organized, with a solid understanding of both aerial and underground telecom construction methods. This position is a key player in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

Construction management
Project coordination
Osp
Fiber
Construction
Telecommunication
Telecom

Responsibilities

Supervise and support underground and aerial construction crews, including operators, laborers, linemen, and locators.
Conduct daily tailgate meetings to communicate jobsite goals, safety topics, and daily work plans.
Coach and mentor less experienced team members and hold crews accountable for safety, quality, and production.
Coordinate with job site foremen to ensure production goals are achieved.
Enforce compliance with OSHA, DOT, NESC, 811 regulations, and internal safety policies.
Ensure proper use of PPE, climbing gear, fall protection, trench protection, and traffic control.
Document and address near misses, hazards, and incidents; enforce stop-work authority when needed.
Approve and submit daily safety documentation (e.g., JHAs, pre-job briefings).
Conduct and document at least five jobsite safety inspections per week.
Review job prints, permits, maps, and dig tickets before mobilization.
Schedule work to optimize productivity and minimize delays.
Oversee execution of trenching, boring, pole transfers, fiber lashing, slack storage, grounding, and cabinet/vault installation.
Communicate field changes in real-time to managers for approval.
Monitor installation quality of conduit, strand, fiber, tracer wire, and restoration work.
Record redlines and field changes; ensure accurate documentation for project closeout.
Set daily and weekly production targets; monitor progress and troubleshoot delays.
Track labor hours, equipment usage, and material consumption across multiple job sites.
Communicate project status, material shortages, and permitting issues to management in a timely manner.
Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, engineering, and subcontractors to minimize downtime.
Serve as the liaison between field crews, upper management,