FTTH Construction Manager

Swoon; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking a FTTH Construction Manager to oversee field fiber-to-the-home installation projects. You will manage subcontractors, track progress, ensure safety, quality, and schedule, and align field work with project plans.

This hands-on, field-based leadership role requires a background in underground construction or utilities, experience with permitting, and the ability to operate in a startup environment where processes are evolving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years overseeing fiber optic construction projects through subcontractors and vendors.
• Hands-on subcontractor management experience including work sequencing and escalation.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, engineers, permitting teams, inspectors, and utility owners.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiber construction projects end-to-end through third-party vendors
• Sequence work orders logically, identifying and mitigating risks
• Oversee permitting, licensing, and regulatory approvals to ensure vendor deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements
• Manage construction schedules, budgets, materials procurement, and subcontractor performance
• Conduct constructability reviews and maintain clear project tracking and status reporting
• Resolve onsite issues and ensure compliance with construction standards
• Provide construction expertise and leadership, including presenting to project stakeholders

Skills

Subcontractor management

Field construction leadership

Project scheduling & budgeting

Safety & compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Compensation: $100K-$130k/year W2 + 15% bonus + medical/dental/vision benefits + PTO

Job Summary

The FTTH Construction Manager oversees all field construction activities for fiber-to-the-home installation projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. This role manages subcontractors, tracks daily field progress, supports forecasting, resolves issues, and oversees inventory and materials. The FTTH Construction Manager acts as the key link between project planning and field execution.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based leadership role suited to someone with a background in underground construction, utilities, telecommunications, or fiber deployment, and who's comfortable working in a startup environment where processes are still being built.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage fiber construction projects end-to-end through third‑party vendors
• Sequence work orders logically, identifying and mitigating risks
• Oversee permitting, licensing, and regulatory approvals to ensure vendor deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements
• Manage construction schedules, budgets, materials procurement, and subcontractor performance
• Conduct constructability reviews and maintain clear project tracking and status reporting
• Resolve onsite issues and ensure compliance with construction standards
• Provide construction expertise and leadership, including presenting to project stakeholders

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure construction activities comply with specifications, safety standards, permits, and regulations
• Support enforcement of company safety policies and OSHA requirements
• Establish standardized methods, benchmarks, and performance metrics across crews and subcontractors
• Oversee delivery from contract award through permitting, construction, closeout, and handoff
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework, downtime, and cost overruns
• Use data to assess project performance and implement improvements

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

• 5+ years overseeing fiber optic construction projects through subcontractors and vendors
• Proven experience managing field execution, including daily progress tracking, schedule adherence, quality control, and issue resolution
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, engineers, permitting teams, inspectors, and utility owners
• Hands‑on subcontractor management experience, including work sequencing, productivity monitoring, escalation, and corrective action, without formal people‑management authority

Preferred Background:

• Microtrenching experience
• ROW/permitting knowledge
• Familiarity with GO95/GO128/NESC/NEC/OSHA standards