Houston Fiber Optic Construction Manager: Lead Field Crews

Primary Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services in Houston is seeking a Fiber Optic Construction Manager to lead fiber network projects across the Houston area. You will supervise a crew of approximately 10–12 field professionals, oversee 60% hands-on fieldwork and 40% operations management, and coordinate with leadership to meet timelines.

The role offers a daytime schedule, competitive compensation, and the autonomy to guide field operations while maintaining safety and quality across outages, repairs, and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fiber optic construction experience required.
• Leadership of crews (10–12) and field operations.
• Experience as foreman or supervisor in OSP / telecom.
• Ability to perform hands-on fieldwork when needed.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fiber optic construction, network maintenance, and outside plant (OSP) operations.
• Supervise approximately 10–12 field technicians, coordinating schedules, work assignments, and crew performance.
• Oversee aerial and underground fiber installation, lashing, rerouting, damage repairs.
• Work alongside field crews to troubleshoot issues, support complex repairs, and complete priority projects.
• Coordinate emergency restoration efforts involving outages, storm damage, and network disruptions.
• Plan labor, equipment, materials, and field resources to maintain efficient operations.
• Monitor jobsite safety, construction quality, project progress, and crew productivity.
• Manage capital improvement projects and coordinate construction and maintenance priorities.
• Maintain project records, maintenance documentation, work schedules, and operational reports.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other business applications to support daily operations.
• Partner with internal departments and leadership to resolve operational challenges and maintain project timelines.

Skills

Fiber optic fieldwork

Team leadership

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Field troubleshooting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Primary Services in Houston is seeking a Fiber Optic Construction Manager to lead fiber network projects across the Houston area. You will supervise a crew of approximately 10–12 field professionals, oversee 60% hands-on fieldwork and 40% operations management, and coordinate with leadership to meet timelines.

The role offers a daytime schedule, competitive compensation, and the autonomy to guide field operations while maintaining safety and quality across outages, repairs, and upgrades.