Field Network Deployment Lead

Fairstead ESC LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairstead ESC LLC is seeking a Lead Network Deployment Technician in the New York area to supervise field teams across markets and drive successful deployments. The role blends hands-on technical work with field leadership and logistics coordination.

You will oversee senior and standard technicians, support market launches, ensure deployment consistency, and own execution quality in the field. Travel is required to support deployments outside NYC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network deployment experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Mastery of structured cabling, fiber optic installation/testing, and wireless equipment provisioning.
• Experience leading remote deployments and launching new markets.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple field teams.
• Excellent communication; interface with field teams, office staff, vendors, and property management.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% including overnight stays; travel outside NYC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate teams of Deployment Technicians across concurrent projects.
• Travel to new markets to lead deployment crews and establish local operational rhythm.
• Act as escalation point for technical field challenges; resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure deployments meet Fairstead standards for cabling, routing, labeling, equipment installation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Network Deployment Manager to align daily activities with production goals.
• Provide field-level feedback to improve tools, training, and process documentation.
• Track deployments, materials usage, crew performance, and escalate risks proactively.
• Enforce safety practices and jobsite professionalism at all times.

Skills

Network deployment

Leadership

Structured cabling

Fiber optic installation

Wireless provisioning

Remote deployments

Travel readiness

Communication

Plan reading

Job description

Fairstead ESC LLC is seeking a Lead Network Deployment Technician in the New York area to supervise field teams across markets and drive successful deployments. The role blends hands-on technical work with field leadership and logistics coordination.

You will oversee senior and standard technicians, support market launches, ensure deployment consistency, and own execution quality in the field. Travel is required to support deployments outside NYC.