Fiber Construction Program Lead

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Fiber Construction Manager in Phoenix, AZ to lead fiber infrastructure projects from planning to turnover. The role requires coordinating engineering and field teams, contractors, and permitting, ensuring on-time delivery with quality and safety at the forefront.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber/telecom construction experience, understands aerial and underground methods, and can travel regularly to active sites to resolve field issues and keep projects moving.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple fiber construction projects from planning through turnover.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, field personnel, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Review projects to identify construction challenges and requirements.
• Manage third-party contractors and monitor schedules, costs, and quality.
• Support bidding, selection, and scoping for projects.
• Lead aerial and underground fiber construction activities.
• Coordinate permits, utility approvals, and access agreements.
• Work with municipalities and utilities throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor schedules and address delays or field conflicts proactively.
• Review progress and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Track project costs and negotiate scope changes with contractors.
• Maintain project documentation and provide progress updates.
• Resolve field issues and coordinate with engineering and stakeholders.
• Assist with project closeout and ensure outstanding items are completed.

Skills

Fiber construction

OSP fiber construction

Aerial & underground

Contractor oversight

Permitting

Scheduling & budgeting

Field issue resolution

Stakeholder management

Travel to sites

Education

Technical/engineering/construction education or equivalent

Job description

IAPMO is seeking a Fiber Construction Manager in Phoenix, AZ to lead fiber infrastructure projects from planning to turnover. The role requires coordinating engineering and field teams, contractors, and permitting, ensuring on-time delivery with quality and safety at the forefront.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber/telecom construction experience, understands aerial and underground methods, and can travel regularly to active sites to resolve field issues and keep projects moving.