Construction Supervisor

Turnaround Communications; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Turnaround Communications in Lake Tahoe, CA seeks a Construction Supervisor with hands-on experience in aerial and underground OSP construction. This full-time role manages fiber optic deployment, restoration, safety, scheduling, and budget adherence across multiple markets.

Requirements include at least 3 years in telecom construction leadership, bilingual English/Spanish a plus, OSHA 30, CDL, and experience with construction management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in construction management or supervisory experience in telecommunications, CATV, fiber optic, or OSP construction.
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• OSHA 30 Certification
• CDL License
• Experience with construction management and job tracking software
• Experience supporting major broadband, ISP, telecommunications, or utility construction programs
• Knowledge of fiber optic network deployment methodologies

Responsibilities

• Manage aerial and underground fiber optic construction projects across assigned markets.
• Oversee daily operations for crews, subcontractors, and field supervisors.
• Ensure work meets customer specs, engineering standards, and company requirements.
• Monitor productivity, manpower, equipment, and production goals.
• Perform field audits and safety inspections for quality and safety compliance.
• Support emergency restoration activities and outage response when required.

Skills

Construction management

Team leadership

Safety & OSHA compliance

Project scheduling

Budget & cost control

Field operations coordination

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

CDL License

Fiber optic deployment knowledge

Tools

Construction management software

Job tracking software

Job description

Construction Supervisor | Aerial & Underground OSP Construction | Telecommunications Infrastructure

Location: Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, W2
Pay: $85,000-$95,000 Annually DOE + Benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, etc)

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager with strong hands‑on experience managing both aerial and underground telecommunications construction projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in construction management or supervisory experience in telecommunications, CATV, fiber optic, or OSP construction experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish
• OSHA 30 Certification
• CDL License
• Experience with construction management and job tracking software
• Experience supporting major broadband, ISP, telecommunications, or utility construction programs
• Knowledge of fiber optic network deployment methodologies

Position Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of aerial and underground OSP construction projects, including fiber optic deployment, utility construction, restoration activities, quality control, safety compliance, project scheduling, customer communication, and workforce management.

The successful candidate will lead field supervisors, construction crews, subcontractors, and vendors while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. Our ideal candidate will know aerial strand and fiber construction, pole line work, underground utility construction, conduit installation, directional boring, and restoration practices.

Primary Responsibilities

Construction Operations Management

• Manage aerial and underground fiber optic construction projects throughout assigned markets
• Oversee daily operations for construction crews, subcontractors, and field supervisors
• Ensure projects are completed according to customer specifications, engineering standards, and company requirements
• Monitor project productivity, manpower utilization, equipment usage, and production goals
• Perform field audits and inspections to ensure quality and safety compliance
• Support emergency restoration activities and outage response when required

Project Management

• Manage project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, and material forecasting
• Review daily production reports, work hours, and material usage for accuracy
• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reporting, and as-built records
• Coordinate resources and staffing requirements to support project execution
• Identify risks and develop solutions to maintain project schedules

Customer & Team Leadership

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, municipalities, property owners, and project stakeholders
• Resolve customer concerns and field issues professionally
• Lead project review meetings and operational updates
• Provide training, mentoring, and leadership development for field personnel
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety programs
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and quality audits
• Promote safe excavation, aerial construction, and traffic control practices
• Ensure all work is completed according to customer and industry standards

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed safely, on time, and within budget
• High customer satisfaction and strong client relationships
• Efficient management of labor, equipment, and resources
• Strong field leadership and crew development
• Consistent achievement of production and profitability goals
• Accurate reporting, documentation, and project tracking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk active construction sites regularly
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
• Ability to support field operations throughout the Fresno and Madera markets
• Participation in on-call and emergency response rotations when required