Fiber Network Construction Lead

GCS Recruitment; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Construction Engineer to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of fiber network construction projects from concept through completion in San Jose, California. You will lead end-to-end deployment and coordinate with engineering, operations, and program management teams to ensure successful outcomes.

In this role, you will manage engineering firms, construction contractors, and external vendors, review scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinate permitting and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in OSP fiber construction or network deployment.
• Deep understanding of fiber optic network infrastructure.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors and construction activities.
• Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber deployment practices.
• Understanding of permitting, right-of-way and construction processes.
• Strong coordination and communication with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment of fiber optic network construction projects.
• Manage engineering firms, construction contractors, and external vendors.
• Review project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate permitting, construction activities, and project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Track project progress and provide stakeholder updates.
• Support network acceptance, testing, and handoff.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management teams.

Skills

Fiber construction experience

Project coordination

Communication skills

Vendor management

Permitting & ROW knowledge

Stakeholder updates

Excel/Word/project scheduling tools

Tools

Excel

Word

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Construction Engineer - Fiber Network Deployment

Join One of the Nation's Largest Fiber Network Expansion Programs

What You'll Do

As a Construction Engineer, you will oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of fiber network construction projects from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment of fiber optic network construction projects.
• Manage engineering firms, construction contractors, and external vendors.
• Review project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate permitting, construction activities, and project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Track project progress and provide stakeholder updates.
• Support network acceptance, testing, and operational handoff.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OSP fiber construction, telecommunications, or network deployment.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic network infrastructure.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and construction activities.
• Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber deployment practices.
• Understanding of permitting, right-of-way, and construction processes.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and project scheduling tools.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.