Fiber Construction Underground Foreman

McCall-Thomas Engineering; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

100% company-paid medical insurance

Company-paid long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

401k plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holiday leave

Stock ownership opportunities

Job summary

McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. seeks a full-time Fiber Construction Underground Foreman to lead, supervise, and coordinate underground fiber optic construction activities across multiple locations with travel; Orangeburg, SC is the main office.

The role involves directing trenching, conduit installation, directional boring, and restoration, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of fiber optics.
• Project management experience.
• Prior experience in fiber design, construction, inspection, splicing, testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise underground fiber construction crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinate directional boring, trenching, plowing, and conduit installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Read and interpret utility maps, construction drawings, and fiber network designs.
• Manage daily schedules, workforce assignments, and project resources.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and budget performance.
• Coordinate utility locates and ensure protection of existing underground facilities.
• Conduct safety meetings and field inspections.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and as-built records.
• Troubleshoot field issues and communicate progress to project management.

Skills

Fiber Optic Construction

Underground Utilities

Directional Drilling/Boring

Crew Leadership

Project Scheduling

Safety Management

Utility Coordination

Construction Documentation

Equipment Operation

Quality Assurance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a full-time Fiber Construction Underground Foreman.

Location: Multiple locations with travel. Orangeburg, SC is the main office.

McCall-Thomas Engineering is a trusted leader in the Electrical and Telecommunications industry, committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions. With expertise in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electric Utility Services, and Field Operations, we provide comprehensive turn-key projects tailored to meet our clients' needs. At McCall-Thomas Engineering, we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945.

Fiber Construction Underground Foreman

Responsible for supervising and coordinating underground fiber optic construction activities, including conduit installation, directional boring, trenching, cable placement, and restoration. Oversees field crews, subcontractors, equipment operation, and daily production to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and utility requirements. Reviews construction plans, conducts site inspections, maintains quality control, manages material usage, and ensures adherence to OSHA safety regulations. Serves as the primary field liaison between project management and crew members while maintaining accurate daily reports and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise underground fiber construction crews and subcontractors.
• Coordinate directional boring, trenching, plowing, and conduit installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Read and interpret utility maps, construction drawings, and fiber network designs.
• Manage daily schedules, workforce assignments, and project resources.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and budget performance.
• Coordinate utility locates and ensure protection of existing underground facilities.
• Conduct safety meetings and field inspections.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and as-built records.
• Troubleshoot field issues and communicate progress to project management.

Key Skills

• Fiber Optic Construction
• Underground Utilities
• Directional Drilling/Boring
• Crew Leadership
• Project Scheduling
• Safety Management
• Utility Coordination
• Construction Documentation
• Equipment Operation
• Quality Assurance

What Will You Need:

• Strong technical knowledge of fiber optics
• Project management experience
• Prior experience in fiber design, construction, inspection, splicing, testing and troubleshooting
• HS diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• CDL class A
• Eligibility to work in the US without any form of sponsorship requirement
• Willingness to travel as needed in the Southeast

What We Offer:

At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical insurance premiums
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holiday leave
• Stock ownership opportunities