Fiber Splicing & Testing Site Supervisor

Dycom Industries, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO & Holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts

Job summary

Pro-Tel is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead high-visibility fiber optic deployment projects in hyperscaler data center environments. You will oversee splicing, testing, and ensure ultra-low loss budgets while coordinating with clients, vendors, and field teams.

The role requires managing a technical crew across multiple field locations, with travel to sites and remote office environments. Strong leadership and familiarity with OTDR/OLTS testing are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience coordinating large field deployment projects.
• Familiar with optical testing and fiber splicing processes.
• Knowledge of hyperscaler data center environments and high-density fiber deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site technical team of fiber splicers and technicians to complete projects on time and to spec.
• Oversee optical testing (OTDR, OLTS, VFL) and ensure test results meet standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and advise on risk mitigation and safety rules.
• Serve as on-site liaison with clients, facility reps, trades, and vendors.
• Build daily progress reports and manage crew schedules using PM software.
• Coordinate changes with management and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal

Management

Analytical

Technical / Software

Industry Knowledge

Tools

EXFO FastReporter

Viavi

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Discover a more connected career Pro-Tel is seeking a highly capable Site Supervisor to lead high-visibility, large‑scale fiber optic infrastructure projects within mission‑critical hyperscaler data center environments. This role focuses on overseeing high‑density fiber splicing, advanced optical testing, and ensuring ultra‑low loss budgets are met across complex network topologies. The locations are Hyperscaler Data Center Sites / Remote Office Environment with travel to various field locations.

Discover a more connected career Pro-Tel is seeking a highly capable Site Supervisor to lead high‑visibility, large‑scale fiber optic infrastructure projects within mission‑critical hyperscaler data center environments. This role focuses on overseeing high‑density fiber splicing, advanced optical testing, and ensuring ultra‑low loss budgets are met across complex network topologies. The locations are Hyperscaler Data Center Sites / Remote Office Environment with travel to various field locations. Candidates will need to be located in the area of Columbus, Ohio.

Connecting You To Great Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• Site Leadership: Lead an on‑site technical team of fiber splicers and technicians to complete the assigned fiber deployment projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Quality Control & Testing: Oversee all optical testing (OTDR, OLTS, VFL, and fiber characterization), ensure accurate interpretation of test results (e.g., SOR files), and guarantee that insertion loss and return loss meet stringent hyperscaler standards.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, report identified risks to management, and provide recommendations for mitigation, particularly regarding site‑specific safety hazards, critical facility rules, and clean‑room environment restrictions.
• Client & Vendor Liaison: Act as the primary on‑site liaison between our company, the hyperscaler client, facility representatives, other trades, and equipment vendors. Address questions, concerns, and complaints throughout the project lifecycle.
• Scheduling & Administration: Utilize project management software to build daily progress reports, track splicing matrices, and manage crew schedules to align with the Baseline Project Schedule.
• Cross‑functional Interface: Interface with all levels of management in operations, engineering, installation, and procurement services to implement needed areas of change and operational improvements.

The pay range is $105,000-$115,000 per year depending on experience

What You’ll Need

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication & Interpersonal: Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet strict regulatory deadlines. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Analytical: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve and minimize recurring field problems, specifically relating to optical link failures, macrobends, and dirty connectors.
• Technical / Software: Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Google office applications, and general file structures, alongside proficiency with testing software (e.g., EXFO FastReporter, Viavi).
• Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of (or the ability to quickly learn about) hyperscaler network architectures (spine‑and‑leaf), high‑fiber‑count ribbon splicing, single‑mode/multi‑mode deployment, and data center hot/cold aisle protocols.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Travel & Site Conditions: Includes a remote office environment, but also requires travel with potential overnight stays. Must be able to work in active data center environments, adhering to strict security, PPE, and noise safety requirements.
• Physicality: Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and the physical dexterity to navigate around server racks, overhead conveyances, and under raised floors.

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands‑on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety‑first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal‑possible employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.