Fiber Construction Manager

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 is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This opportunity offers the chance to help lead a large-scale fiber infrastructure program supporting the continued expansion of high-speed connectivity across a growing region. You will oversee critical construction activities, manage field leadership teams and vendors, and play a direct role in delivering complex telecommunications projects. The position provides significant visibility, leadership responsibility, and exposure to all phases of fiber deployment, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced construction professionals looking to make a measurable impact.

Overview

Our customer is seeking an experienced Fiber Construction Manager to oversee fiber placement, fiber jetting, and splicing construction activities supporting a major telecommunications infrastructure program throughout Central Indiana.

This leadership role is responsible for managing Construction Supervisors, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring production goals are met, and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate brings strong outside plant (OSP) or fiber construction experience, proven vendor management capabilities, and the ability to successfully lead complex field operations across multiple active work sites.

Key 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecommunications Construction Manager experience.
• Underground Construction Manager experience with fiber deployment projects.
• Prior fiber splicing experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale fiber placement or network expansion initiatives.
• Familiarity with fiber jetting operations and underground pathway management.
• Field-based construction leadership position.
• Travel throughout Central Indiana is required.
• Candidates located near Indianapolis or Fort Wayne are strongly preferred.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Full-time position with occasional overtime as required by project demands.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, Supplemental Insurance through Aflac, & 401K plan.

EEO / Disclaimer (USA)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.