Field Fiber Construction Lead — Tucson

Ideatek; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IdeaTek is building fiber infrastructure in Tucson, Arizona, and seeks a Field Construction Supervisor to lead field activities, manage contractors, and represent the company with local authorities. This hands-on role focuses on safely delivering projects while growing into broader project management responsibilities.

You will work in the field, monitor progress, address challenges, and help establish robust construction practices as IdeaTek expands in Tucson.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction or field supervision in Tucson or Southern Arizona.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility construction practices.
• Experience leading or coordinating construction crews or field teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with contractors and municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field construction activities for fiber deployments, ensuring safety and project requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for construction contractors in Tucson, guiding progress and resolving field issues.
• Represent IdeaTek with City of Tucson and local stakeholders, coordinating requirements and relationships.
• Monitor progress, schedules, materials, manpower, and site conditions; report risks to leadership.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure contractors have information, materials, and resources.
• Support planning and execution across scope, scheduling, procurement, and closeout.
• Document field activity and updates to maintain visibility into progress.
• Help ensure safety, standards, and local requirements are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contractor performance in Tucson.

Skills

Construction experience

Field supervision

Communication

Driver's license

Summer heat flexibility

Job description

Description

Are you a construction-minded leader who enjoys being in the field, working with contractors, and keeping projects moving? Do you have a strong understanding of underground utility construction and the confidence to represent a company in front of cities, contractors, and community partners?

IdeaTek is looking for a Field Construction Supervisor to help launch our fiber construction operations in Tucson, Arizona. As we break ground in a new market, you'll serve as a key on-the-ground representative for IdeaTek, working closely with construction contractors and local stakeholders to help ensure projects are built safely, efficiently, and to the expected standard.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who knows construction, communicates well, and wants to grow into broader project management responsibilities. You'll spend much of your time in the field, building relationships with contractors, monitoring work, working through challenges, and helping establish strong construction practices as IdeaTek expands in Tucson.

A Day in the Life

You'll spend your day close to the work—checking in with contractors, visiting active construction sites, monitoring progress, and addressing questions or issues as they arise. You may meet with city representatives, review project plans, walk a route with a contractor, or coordinate with internal teams to keep construction moving.

Because Tucson is a new IdeaTek market, you'll have an opportunity to help establish how we work with local contractors, cities, and other stakeholders from the ground up. Your ability to communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and represent IdeaTek professionally will be critical to the success of our construction efforts.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-to-day field construction activities for fiber deployments, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
• Serve as a primary IdeaTek point of contact for construction contractors in the Tucson market, providing direction, monitoring progress, and helping resolve field issues.
• Represent IdeaTek with the City of Tucson and other local stakeholders, communicating project needs, coordinating requirements, and building strong working relationships.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, materials, manpower, and site conditions and communicate status updates, risks, and potential delays to project leadership.
• Coordinate with internal project management teams to ensure contractors have the information, materials, and resources needed to execute the work.
• Support project planning and execution across construction activities, including scope, scheduling, procurement, and closeout.
• Document field activity, project updates, and issues to maintain accurate visibility into construction progress.
• Help ensure contractors follow IdeaTek safety expectations, construction standards, and applicable local requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, contractor performance, and field execution as IdeaTek establishes its Tucson operations.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you'll need the following required qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction, utility construction, field supervision, or a related role in the Tucson or Southern Arizona construction market
• Strong working knowledge of underground utility construction practices and construction best practices.
• Experience leading or coordinating construction crews, contractors, or field teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with contractors, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work standard construction hours, with flexibility for earlier start times during periods of extreme summer heat.

What Will Help You Stand Out

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Experience with underground telecommunications, broadband, utility, or civil construction.
• Previous experience working directly with municipalities or city permitting/construction departments.
• Telecommunications experience.

Desired Attributes

Beyond the qualifications, these attributes are what make someone a great fit for our team:

• Professional – You represent IdeaTek with confidence, respect, and credibility.
• Relationship Builder – You establish trust with contractors, city representatives, and internal partners.
• Problem Solver – You don't wait for problems to grow; you address them quickly and find practical solutions.
• Adaptable – You can pivot as project conditions, priorities, and schedules change.
• Accountable – You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.
• Communicator – You keep the right people informed and can translate field realities into clear project updates.

Why Join IdeaTek?

IdeaTek is a cutting-edge telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast, reliable internet to underserved communities. We're a passionate team of innovators and problem-solvers committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers. At IdeaTek, we value our employees and foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and community involvement.

A few of the key ways we strive to make employees feel valued include:

• Competitive pay + bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) with match
• Free coaching/counseling for employees & families
• Free internet service (if available in your area) or internet reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth
• Community engagement opportunities
• Culture that values results, effort, and integrity

Our Core Values

• We are Trustworthy – We build confidence through transparency, follow-through, and dependability.
• We count on Big Thinkers – We don't just imagine the future—we create it with bold, actionable ideas.
• We have a Resilient Spirit – We embrace challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and keep striving for more.
• We stand on Belief – We believe everyone deserves access to technology that helps them learn, grow, and thrive.
• We foster Connectedness – Our work goes beyond broadband—we build real connections within our team and our communities.
• We drive Innovation – We're always looking for ways to improve and redefine what's possible.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to help build IdeaTek's Tucson construction operations from the ground up, represent our company in the community, and grow your career in fiber construction, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer uses E-Verify.