Fiber Splicing Manager - Telecommunications

GAC Enterprises, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GAC Enterprises LLC in Houston is seeking a Fiber Splicing Manager to oversee splicing operations across projects, leading teams and subcontractors while ensuring safety and schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in fiber splicing, strong knowledge of OTDR testing, and the ability to read schematics; field travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fiber optic splicing or related field
• Proven experience leading splicing teams or subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of fiber splicing and OTDR/power meter testing
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read fiber schematics, splice diagrams, and prints
• Fieldwire experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• FOA CFOT certification preferred
• OSHA 10/30 preferred; bucket truck cert preferred or obtainable
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and work outdoors

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of fiber splicer duties
• Lead and manage splicing teams; hire training, evaluate
• Oversee subcontractors to meet safety and standards
• Provide daily updates to Project Managers on progress
• Track productivity, labor, and material usage within budgets
• Provide technical guidance during outages; hands-on splicing
• Review OTDR and power meter test results
• Maintain daily updates in Fieldwire with QC and records
• Provide customer documentation including as-builts and fiber matrices
• Lead job safety efforts and enforce OSHA safety protocols

Skills

Fiber splicing

Team leadership

OTDR testing

Fieldwire

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fieldwire

Power meter

OTDR

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