Contract Fiber Construction Inspector

Insight Global; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global’s Client is seeking a Telecommunications Project Inspector to support a large-scale fiber-optic network expansion in Albuquerque, NM. The Inspector will act as the field representative, ensure safety and quality per specs, visit crews daily, document progress, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Travel to multiple sites and adherence to regulations are required. 2+ years in telecom construction or related fields with strong documentation skills and MS Office proficiency are

Qualifications

• 2+ years in telecom construction, utility inspection, fiber-optic projects, or outside plant (OSP) operations.
• Experience inspecting or overseeing field construction crews.
• Understanding of telecom construction practices, underground utilities, and fiber infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, permits, and project documentation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; Proficiency in MS Office; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fiber-optic construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, safety standards, and company requirements.
• Conduct field visits to multiple construction crews daily, tracking progress and issues.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship quality, schedules, and safety adherence.
• Document activities, deficiencies, safety concerns, and completed work via reports and notes.
• Verify installation of fiber pathways, conduit systems, handholes, vaults, and related facilities.
• Identify issues impacting quality, timelines, or budgets and communicate them.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to resolve concerns.
• Review and track corrective actions; maintain accurate project records and daily reports.
• Assist with project closeout inspections and final acceptance.

Skills

Telecom construction

Field crew supervision

Reading drawings

Documentation & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Insight Global’s Client is seeking a Telecommunications Project Inspector to support the construction and deployment of a large-scale fiber-optic network expansion project in the Albuquerque, NM.

The Telecommunications Project Inspector will serve as the field representative responsible for ensuring construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, engineering designs, quality standards, and local regulations. This individual will regularly visit multiple construction crews in the field, monitor daily progress, document findings, and communicate updates to project stakeholders.

Insight Global’s Client is a telecommunications infrastructure provider focused on delivering high-speed fiber-optic connectivity to residential and business communities through modern fiber network construction and deployment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fiber-optic construction activities to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, project specifications, safety standards, and company requirements.
• Conduct field visits to 3–5 construction crews daily, with each crew consisting of up to four personnel.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship quality, project progress, and adherence to schedules.
• Document construction activities, deficiencies, safety concerns, and completed work through reports, photographs, and field notes.
• Verify proper installation of telecommunications infrastructure including fiber pathways, conduit systems, handholes, vaults, and related outside plant facilities.
• Identify and communicate issues that could impact project quality, timelines, or budgets.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and field personnel to resolve field concerns.
• Review and track corrective actions to ensure deficiencies are addressed promptly.
• Maintain accurate project records and daily inspection reports.
• Support project closeout activities and final acceptance inspections.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications construction, utility inspection, fiber-optic projects, or outside plant (OSP) operations.
• Experience inspecting or overseeing field construction crews.
• Understanding of telecommunications construction practices, underground utility installation, and fiber-optic infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, permits, and project documentation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile reporting tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for daily field travel.