Field OSP Construction Supervisor – FTTH & Long-Haul Fiber

TekCom Resources, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TekCom Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced OSP Construction Supervisor to oversee FTTH and long-haul fiber projects across the United States. The role leads 2–3 field crews, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with project managers and customers.

Travel-intensive position requiring four weeks in the field followed by one remote week. Strong knowledge of underground and aerial fiber construction and related equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of telecommunications outside plant (OSP) construction experience.
• Experience supervising multiple field crews on FTTH, backbone, middle-mile, or long-haul fiber projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground fiber construction including directional drilling, plowing, trenching, conduit installation, and restoration.
• Experience with aerial fiber construction and utility pole infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility prints, permits, and engineering packages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of 2-3 construction crews performing underground and aerial fiber optic construction.
• Coordinate field activities with Construction Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors, utility companies, and customers.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and customer construction standards.
• Monitor daily production, crew performance, quality, and project progress.
• Conduct daily field inspections to verify workmanship, productivity, and adherence to engineering designs.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to field crews regarding construction methods and best practices.
• Assist in scheduling labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources.
• Identify construction issues and work with project leadership to develop timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, production quantities, safety documentation, and project records.
• Perform site visits including: Pre-construction meetings Daily construction inspections Quality assurance reviews Punch list inspections Project closeout inspections.
• Ensure proper restoration practices are followed and completed to customer specifications.
• Verify all work complies with local permitting requirements, utility standards, and traffic control regulations.
• Assist with subcontractor production tracking and invoice verification.
• Support weekly progress meetings with customers and internal project teams.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring crews follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Skills

Field supervision

Safety leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Travel readiness

Tools

Directional drilling

Plows

Trenchers

Mini excavators

Aerial construction equipment

Job description

TekCom Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced OSP Construction Supervisor to oversee FTTH and long-haul fiber projects across the United States. The role leads 2–3 field crews, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with project managers and customers.

Travel-intensive position requiring four weeks in the field followed by one remote week. Strong knowledge of underground and aerial fiber construction and related equipment is essential.