Fiber Optic OSP Foreman — Hands-On Lead, Houston (Daytime)

Primary Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services is seeking an OSP Construction Foreman in Houston to lead a 10–12 person field crew through fiber optic maintenance and construction projects. You will manage 60% field operations and 40% administrative tasks on a primarily daytime schedule, ensuring safety and timely completion of assignments.

Responsibilities include scheduling, reporting, and coordination with leadership, while staying hands-on with aerial and underground fiber work and capital improvements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading telecommunications line crews and fiber optic construction.
• Experience as a Telecom Line Foreman, OSP Construction Supervisor, or Fiber Maintenance Supervisor.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Teams and field scheduling/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fiber optic maintenance, OSP construction, and capital improvement activities.
• Supervise approximately 10–12 field employees, assigning work and coordinating schedules.
• Oversee aerial and underground fiber construction, lashing, rerouting, and repairs.
• Collaborate with field crews when hands-on assistance is needed.
• Coordinate emergency repairs, service restoration, and storm responses.
• Monitor progress, safety, productivity, and construction quality.
• Plan labor assignments, equipment needs, and field resources.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and reports.
• Use Excel, Outlook, Teams for scheduling and reporting.
• Coordinate with leadership to resolve field issues and meet timelines.
• Maintain a steady on-site presence at active jobsites.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Crew supervision

Project coordination

Scheduling

Reporting

Safety practices

Field operations

Communication

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Primary Services is seeking an OSP Construction Foreman in Houston to lead a 10–12 person field crew through fiber optic maintenance and construction projects. You will manage 60% field operations and 40% administrative tasks on a primarily daytime schedule, ensuring safety and timely completion of assignments.

Responsibilities include scheduling, reporting, and coordination with leadership, while staying hands-on with aerial and underground fiber work and capital improvements.