Fiber Construction Inspector

IAPMO Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K contributions

Job summary

IAPMO Group in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Fiber Construction Inspector for a long‑term contract opportunity. You will inspect aerial and underground fiber work, verify drawings and permits, and document compliance with safety and quality standards.

Join a growing telecom/fiber deployment team in a dynamic market, collaborating with contractors, utility providers, and government agencies while leveraging AI tools to improve reporting and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience inspecting telecommunications, utility, fiber optic, broadband, or outside plant construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction work prints, permits, right‑of‑way documents, and utility records.
• Experience documenting construction activities and preparing inspection reports.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience utilizing digital tools, mobile applications, or AI‑powered technologies to improve productivity, documentation, or reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of aerial and underground fiber construction, cable placement, splicing activities, and broadband infrastructure projects.
• Perform pre-construction surveys and evaluate construction packages for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Inspect completed residential fiber installations, including ONT activations, Wi‑Fi enablement, and overall service quality.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, right‑of‑way documentation, permits, utility requirements, and applicable construction standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and identify quality, safety, or compliance issues requiring corrective action.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, inspection records, status updates, and field reports.
• Review change orders, invoices, and project documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to closeout.
• Participate in field meetings with contractors, utility representatives, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Support restoration activities by documenting damage assessments, repair requirements, and completion status.
• Utilize technology and AI‑powered tools to improve inspection workflows, reporting efficiency, data quality, and operational decision‑making.
• Track construction progress and provide updates to project teams and leadership regarding schedule, risks, and field conditions.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across all construction activities.

Skills

Field inspections

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-powered tools

Job description

In search of an experienced Fiber Construction Inspector to join a fast growing telecommunications/fiber deployment company for a long-term contract opportunity in the Las Vegas market. Candidates MUST live in the Las Vegas market or be able to relocate at own expense.

Position Summary:

• A construction quality professional responsible for inspecting, validating, and documenting fiber broadband construction and installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering designs, customer requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• This role partners with internal stakeholders, contractors, utility providers, and government agencies to support successful network deployment while leveraging technology and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and project visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field inspections of aerial and underground fiber construction, cable placement, splicing activities, and broadband infrastructure projects.
• Perform pre-construction surveys and evaluate construction packages for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Inspect completed residential fiber installations, including ONT activations, Wi‑Fi enablement, and overall service quality.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, right‑of‑way documentation, permits, utility requirements, and applicable construction standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and identify quality, safety, or compliance issues requiring corrective action.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, inspection records, status updates, and field reports.
• Review change orders, invoices, and project documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to closeout.
• Participate in field meetings with contractors, utility representatives, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Support restoration activities by documenting damage assessments, repair requirements, and completion status.
• Utilize technology and AI‑powered tools to improve inspection workflows, reporting efficiency, data quality, and operational decision‑making.
• Track construction progress and provide updates to project teams and leadership regarding schedule, risks, and field conditions.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across all construction activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 plus years of experience inspecting telecommunications, utility, fiber optic, broadband, or outside plant construction projects.
• Working knowledge of underground and aerial utility construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction work prints, permits, right‑of‑way documentation, and utility records.
• Experience documenting construction activities and preparing inspection reports.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience utilizing digital tools, mobile applications, or AI‑powered technologies to improve productivity, documentation, or reporting processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in field environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting FTTP (Fiber‑to‑the‑Premise) network construction projects.
• Knowledge of GPON and XGS‑PON technologies.
• Experience inspecting fiber splicing activities and fiber restoration work.
• Familiarity with buried service wire (BSW) placement standards and practices.
• Knowledge of outside plant safety and quality standards, including applicable utility construction regulations.
• Experience working directly with telecommunications contractors and utility providers.
• Customer installation quality inspection experience preferred.

Key Competancies:

• Construction Inspection: Performs detailed field inspections to verify construction quality, compliance, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Fiber Broadband Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of FTTP networks, fiber installation practices, splicing activities, testing requirements, and broadband infrastructure.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintains accurate records, inspection reports, project status updates, and compliance documentation.
• Quality Assurance: Identifies risks, deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities while ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• AI & Technology Adoption: Leverages technology and AI‑powered tools to improve productivity, reporting accuracy, decision‑making, and operational effectiveness.
• Communication & Collaboration: Builds productive relationships with contractors, internal teams, utility providers, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.

Pay Range: $45 - $50/HR

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full‑time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.