Fiber Construction Lead: Field Projects & Permitting

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Fiber Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of fiber infrastructure projects, coordinating field construction activities, contractors, engineering teams, permitting, schedules, and budgets across multiple projects.

The role requires hands-on experience with fiber/telecom construction, understanding both aerial and underground methods, and the ability to independently manage field activity from planning through completion while traveling to active sites.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing fiber or telecommunications construction projects.
• Knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber construction.
• Understanding of both aerial and underground construction methods.
• Experience overseeing construction contractors and/or subcontractors.
• Familiarity with permitting and working with municipalities, utilities, or other governing organizations.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Ability to identify and resolve construction issues in the field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to regularly travel to active project locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple fiber construction projects through planning, construction, completion, and turnover.
• Coordinate activities between engineering teams, field personnel, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review proposed projects to identify potential construction challenges and requirements.
• Manage third-party construction contractors and monitor performance, schedules, quality, and costs.
• Support contractor bidding, selection, and project scoping.
• Oversee aerial and underground fiber construction activities.
• Coordinate required permits, utility approvals, access agreements, and other construction-related requirements.
• Work with municipalities, utilities, and other outside organizations throughout the construction process.
• Monitor project schedules and proactively address delays, field conflicts, or other risks.
• Review construction progress and verify work meets established quality and safety expectations.
• Track project costs and work with contractors to address pricing or scope changes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular progress updates.
• Resolve field issues and coordinate solutions with engineering and project stakeholders.
• Support project closeout and ensure outstanding construction items are completed.

Skills

Fiber/telecom construction

OSP fiber construction

Construction schedules & budgets

Field issue resolution

Stakeholder management

Travel to sites

Coordination with contractors

Permitting & municipalities

Organization & communication

Education

Technical/engineering/construction education

Job description

IAPMO is seeking a Fiber Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of fiber infrastructure projects, coordinating field construction activities, contractors, engineering teams, permitting, schedules, and budgets across multiple projects.

The role requires hands-on experience with fiber/telecom construction, understanding both aerial and underground methods, and the ability to independently manage field activity from planning through completion while traveling to active sites.