Field Fiber Construction Lead (Aerial & Underground)

TekCom Resources, Inc.; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TekCom Resources, Inc. in Hazard, KY seeks a Fiber Construction Coordinator to support multiple OSP fiber construction projects for a national broadband provider.

This field-based role oversees daily field activities, inspections, safety, scheduling, and documentation, traveling to sites within 1-2 hours of Louisville. Ideal candidate has hands-on fiber construction experience, crew coordination, and strong organizational skills, with proficiency in MS Office and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of hands-on Outside Plant (OSP) construction experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in fiber construction, telecommunications infrastructure, utility construction, or a related field preferred.
• Understanding of aerial and underground fiber construction methods and field operations.
• Experience coordinating construction crews, monitoring project progress, or performing field quality inspections.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, project schedules, and basic engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with construction safety procedures and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily OSP fiber construction activities across multiple projects and field crews.
• Conduct regular field inspections to verify construction progress, workmanship, and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Oversee aerial and underground fiber construction activities, including conduit installation, fiber placement, and related infrastructure work.
• Monitor crew productivity, schedules, and milestones to ensure on-time completion.
• Perform quality control inspections and identify construction deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate with construction supervisors, contractors, project managers, and internal teams to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
• Assist with preconstruction planning, site readiness, permitting coordination, and material availability.
• Track daily production, contractor invoicing, equipment, materials, and project documentation.
• Ensure field crews follow applicable OSHA, NESC, company, and customer safety requirements.
• Support fiber splicing coordination, testing, inspections, and project closeout activities as applicable.
• Communicate project updates, scheduling concerns, and construction challenges to management and customers.
• Maintain accurate field reports, construction records, and quality control documentation.

Skills

OSP construction

Fiber construction

Field coordination

Construction safety

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Tools

OTDR

Job description

TekCom Resources, Inc. in Hazard, KY seeks a Fiber Construction Coordinator to support multiple OSP fiber construction projects for a national broadband provider.

This field-based role oversees daily field activities, inspections, safety, scheduling, and documentation, traveling to sites within 1-2 hours of Louisville. Ideal candidate has hands-on fiber construction experience, crew coordination, and strong organizational skills, with proficiency in MS Office and reporting.