Field Superintendent: Telecom Network Builds

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Superintendent to lead daily field operations, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will execute project plans, uphold safety and quality control, and manage field staff, contractors, and tradespeople.

Your leadership will drive project success across sites, coordinating resources, timelines, and procurement while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of construction experience as a supervisor, lead hand, or in a similar supervisory role.
• Knowledge of underground fiber installation methods (Plow and HDD).
• Two-year college, trade, or technical diploma (preferred).
• Understanding of current construction practices, costs, and budgets.
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules, developing solutions within defined guidelines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders while building and managing a diverse team.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Military experience equivalent to 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer and/or 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, building codes, and established quality standards including PQP requirements and testing.
• Champion site safety by enforcing standards, leading safety meetings, and supporting the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP).
• Monitor short-term schedules, estimate activity durations and material needs, and track progress to meet milestones and dates.
• Direct field staff and coordinate labor, equipment, and subcontractor resources to achieve goals related to safety, schedule, and quality.
• Supervise craft workers and subcontractors, providing guidance and maintaining accountability for performance and site expectations.
• Manage procurement tasks such as preparing purchase requisitions and reviewing supplier and subcontractor invoices.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Planning and scheduling

Team leadership

Collaboration with stakeholders

Military experience

Education

Two-year college diploma or technical diploma

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Superintendent to lead daily field operations, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will execute project plans, uphold safety and quality control, and manage field staff, contractors, and tradespeople.

Your leadership will drive project success across sites, coordinating resources, timelines, and procurement while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders.