Fiber Splicing & Testing Site Supervisor

Dycom Industries, Inc; Lakewood (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off & holidays

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, Rx

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discouts on gym memberships

Job summary

Pro-Tel is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead high-visibility fiber optic infrastructure projects in hyperscaler data centers. You’ll oversee dense splicing, advanced testing, and ensure ultra-low loss budgets across complex networks. Roles require travel to field locations and Columbus, Ohio area residency.

Join a team that values on-site leadership, safety, and precision in a remote office environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site fiber splicing and testing in hyperscaler data centers.
• Strong knowledge of OTDR, OLTS, VFL testing and interpretation of results.
• Ability to manage safety, facility rules, and clean-room restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: lead on-site fiber splicing teams to complete deployments on time and to spec.
• Quality Control & Testing: oversee optical testing and ensure acceptable loss budgets.
• Risk Management: assess risks and advise mitigation, including safety and facility rules.
• Client & Vendor Liaison: act as on-site liaison with clients, reps, trades, and vendors.
• Scheduling & Administration: use project software to track progress and crew schedules.
• Cross-functional Interface: coordinate with operations, engineering, and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Technical knowledge

Industry knowledge

Tools

EXFO FastReporter

Viavi

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.

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-opportunity 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.