Lead OSP Fiber Construction for Market Expansion

Swoon

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Free company services

Job summary

Swoon is seeking a Manager of Construction in Chicago to lead underground fiber deployment as part of our New Market Expansion (NME) initiative. You will oversee OSP fiber infrastructure construction, manage field teams and contractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in telecommunications OSP construction, leadership of field crews, and a focus on quality.

Qualifications

4+ years of hands-on telecommunications OSP construction, installation, repair, and maintenance.
Strong knowledge of fiber optic construction methods and outside plant infrastructure.
Experience with underground fiber construction projects.
Working knowledge of RUS and NEC standards.
Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Ability to navigate HES systems for work orders and facility records.

Responsibilities

Lead the installation of outside plant (OSP) fiber networks, including underground, buried, and aerial construction.
Oversee daily activities of construction contractors, splicing teams, locate vendors, and project teams.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards.
Review construction packages, splice diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Resolve field issues, design conflicts, and construction challenges.
Monitor project progress, budgets, quality metrics, and contractor performance.