Fiber Splicing Manager - Telecommunications

GAC Enterprises, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GAC Enterprises LLC is seeking a Fiber Splicing Manager to oversee fiber-splicing operations across projects—leading splicing teams, managing subcontractors, and providing the technical expertise to keep work safe, accurate, and on schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in fiber optic splicing, demonstrated leadership of crews, and advanced knowledge of OTDR/power-meter testing. You’ll document progress, mentor staff, enforce OSHA safety protocols, and travel 10–50% to field sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fiber optic splicing, telecom, or related field experience.
• Proven experience leading splicing teams, crews, or subcontractors.
• Advanced knowledge of fiber splicing, OTDR/power meter testing, and industry standards.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read fiber schematics, splice diagrams, and construction prints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage splicing teams: hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely and to standard.
• Provide daily updates to Project Managers on progress and forecasts.
• Track productivity, labor, and material usage while maintaining project budgets.
• Provide technical guidance on complex fiber issues; perform hands‑on splicing during critical outages.
• Review and QC OTDR and power meter test results.
• Maintain accurate daily updates in Fieldwire (QC, photos, splicing records).
• Provide customer documentation including as‑builts and fiber matrices.
• Lead job safety efforts and enforce OSHA / company safety protocols.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Team leadership

Subcontractor management

Field testing

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fieldwire

OTDR testing

Job description

About Us

GAC Enterprises LLC is a construction company supporting telecom, utility, and infrastructure projects across the United States. We pride ourselves on safety, quality, and the strength of our fiber teams.

The Role

We’re looking for a Fiber Splicing Manager to oversee fiber splicing operations across projects — leading splicing teams, managing subcontractors, and providing the technical expertise to keep work on safe, accurate, and on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of all Fiber Splicer duties and responsibilities
• Lead and manage splicing teams: hiring, training, and performance evaluations
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely and to standard
• Provide daily updates to Project Managers on progress and forecasts
• Track productivity, labor, and material usage while maintaining project budgets
• Provide technical guidance on complex fiber issues; perform hands‑on splicing during critical outages
• Review and QC OTDR and power meter test results
• Maintain accurate daily updates in Fieldwire (QC, photos, splicing records)
• Provide customer documentation including as‑builts and fiber matrices
• Lead job safety efforts and enforce OSHA / company safety protocols

Working Conditions

Outdoor, physical role with travel across markets (10–50%). After-hours and emergency repair work as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of fiber optic splicing, telecom, or related field experience
• Proven experience leading splicing teams, crews, or subcontractors
• Advanced knowledge of fiber splicing, OTDR/power meter testing, and industry standards
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to read fiber schematics, splice diagrams, and construction prints
• Experience with Fieldwire or similar field tracking platforms preferred
• Valid driver’s license required; FOA CFOT (or equivalent) fiber certification preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred; bucket truck certification required or ability to obtain
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather