Fiber Construction Lead—High-Impact Infra Projects

HNM Systems; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401K plan

Aflac supplemental insurance

Job summary

HNM Systems in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Fiber Construction Manager to oversee fiber placement, jetting, and splicing for a major telecommunications infrastructure program across Central Indiana.

You will manage Construction Supervisors, coordinate subcontractors, track safety, quality, and production, and ensure on-time project delivery. Strong outside plant experience, vendor management, and ability to lead multi-site field operations are required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing telecommunications, fiber, or outside plant construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber construction, underground construction methods, and fiber placement activities.
• Experience supervising field personnel, construction supervisors, subcontractors, or vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, maps, engineering drawings, and design documents.
• Understanding of field production tracking, quality control, and construction reporting.
• Experience managing vendor performance and project schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing.
• Authorization to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage Construction Supervisors supporting fiber construction activities.
• Oversee subcontracted fiber placement, fiber jetting, and fiber splicing vendors.
• Review construction plans, design maps, prints, schedules, and project requirements.
• Monitor field production, quality, safety, and overall project performance.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate solutions for blocked conduit, pathway issues, dig-ups, repairs, and field challenges.
• Ensure fiber installation and splicing activities remain on schedule.
• Track daily production and provide reporting to management.
• Participate in customer meetings and project status calls.
• Hold supervisors and subcontractors accountable for quality, safety, and production expectations.
• Implement quality control processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Escalate project risks, delays, and technical concerns to leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, field personnel, and technical experts as needed.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with customers, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving field issues impacting construction progress.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telecom construction

Fiber deployment

Vendor management

Reading prints and maps

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Driver's license

Background screening

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

HNM Systems in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Fiber Construction Manager to oversee fiber placement, jetting, and splicing for a major telecommunications infrastructure program across Central Indiana.

You will manage Construction Supervisors, coordinate subcontractors, track safety, quality, and production, and ensure on-time project delivery. Strong outside plant experience, vendor management, and ability to lead multi-site field operations are required.