Drop Installation Manager

Jobtailor; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an on-site supervisor to manage fiber optic drop installations across multiple project areas in Henderson, NV. The role requires leading in-house crews, ensuring adherence to standards, and coordinating with engineers, management, and clients.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic experience, 1+ year of crew supervision, and OSHA 10 certification. Strong reporting, scheduling, and safety leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on fiber optic drop installation or OSP construction.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading or supervising field crews.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic installation methods for aerial and buried work.
• Ability to read construction drawings, splice schematics and drop maps.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to travel up to 100%.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification preferred.
• Experience with fiber optic splicing and testing preferred.
• Proficiency with tablet reporting and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct daily drop installation activities for in-house crews across project areas.
• Ensure subscriber drop installations meet company standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Track progress against timelines and adjust crew assignments as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling with engineering, project management, clients, and firms.
• Inspect installations for workmanship, routing, labeling, and documentation.
• Manage material inventory, logistics, and staging.
• Maintain daily production records with unit counts, addresses, and statuses.
• Resolve field issues involving access, permits, and easements.
• Supervise, train, and provide feedback to installation crews.
• Conduct safety briefings and enforce PPE and safe work practices.
• Report incidents, near-misses, and quality issues with corrective actions.
• Serve as on-site escalation point for customer concerns.
• Coordinate installation scheduling, access requirements, and property restoration.
• Provide daily production updates and participate in weekly meetings.
• Maintain installation tracking records and report rework and quality trends.

Skills

Fiber Optic Installation Methods

Aerial and Buried Applications

Material Inventory Management

Quality Inspection

Splice Schematics Reading

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet for Reporting

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Plan, schedule, and direct daily drop installation activities for in-house construction crews across assigned project areas


• Ensure subscriber drop installations meet company standards, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines


• Track progress against grant and program timelines and adjust crew assignments and schedules


• Coordinate scheduling with engineering, project management, clients, and engineering firms


• Inspect completed installations for workmanship, routing, slack storage, labeling, and documentation


• Manage material inventory, logistics, and staging


• Maintain daily production records, including unit counts, addresses, completion status, exceptions, and rework


• Resolve field issues involving access, routing, customer scheduling, permits, and easements


• Supervise, train, schedule, and provide feedback to in-house installation crews


• Conduct safety briefings, enforce PPE and safe work practices, and ensure regulatory compliance


• Report incidents, near-misses, property damage, quality issues, and corrective actions


• Serve as the on-site escalation point for customer and property-owner concerns


• Coordinate installation scheduling, access requirements, and property restoration


• Provide daily production updates and participate in weekly construction meetings


• Maintain installation tracking records and report rework, failed inspections, and quality trends

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with fiber optic drop installation or OSP construction


• Minimum 1 year of experience leading or supervising field construction or installation crews


• Strong working knowledge of fiber optic drop installation methods, materials, and best practices for aerial and buried applications


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, splice schematics, and drop assignment maps


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record


• Ability to travel up to 100% for project assignments


• Proficiency with a tablet or mobile device for daily reporting and production tracking


• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working at heights


• Ability to work 40 to 60+ hours per week as project demands require


• Strong interpersonal skills for professional interaction with customers and property owners


• Preferred: FTTH/FTTP drop installation at scale across multiple project areas


• Preferred: Familiarity with grant-funded broadband deployment programs and compliance documentation


• Preferred: OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification


• Preferred: Experience with fiber optic splicing and testing


• Preferred: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent productivity tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fiber optic drop installation methods and project management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. Capable of leading installation crews, managing logistics, and maintaining accurate production records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fiber Optic Drop Installation


• Field Construction Supervision


• Construction Drawing Interpretation


• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification


• Production Tracking with Mobile Devices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Fiber Optic Installation Methods


• Aerial and Buried Applications


• Material Inventory Management


• Quality Inspection


• Splice Schematics Reading

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Problem-Solving


• Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification

Industry Keywords

• Grant-Funded Broadband Deployment


• Construction Compliance


• Installation Scheduling


• Customer Interaction


• Physical Labor Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Tablet for Reporting


• Microsoft Office Suite