Lead Underground Fiber Construction Foreman

Planet-Networks; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

Planet Networks is seeking an Underground Construction Foreman to lead fiber optic construction crews in outdoor environments. The role focuses on safety, quality, schedule adherence, and coordination with project management, crews, and subcontractors. Ideal candidates enjoy physical outdoor labor and have prior excavation supervisory experience.

Responsibilities include planning trenching and vault installations, overseeing equipment use, and maintaining daily documentation. CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in excavation projects.
• Experience operating excavators and skid steers.
• Ability to read construction/engineering plans.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise underground construction crews; provide on‑the‑job training and mentorship.
• Plan and oversee trenching, conduit and vault installation, rodding, cable feeding and utility locating; coordinate schedules.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety protocols; conduct daily hazard analyses and toolbox talks.
• Operate and oversee use of heavy underground equipment; ensure tools are maintained and materials are available.
• Maintain quality control and document daily activities and site conditions; create redline maps for engineers.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors and stakeholders; resolve problems quickly and professionally.

Skills

Crew leadership

Supervisory experience

Heavy machinery operation

Plan interpretation

Outdoor work

CDL preferred

Tools

Mini excavator

Skid steer

Cable plow

Job description

Planet Networks is seeking an Underground Construction Foreman to lead fiber optic construction crews in outdoor environments. The role focuses on safety, quality, schedule adherence, and coordination with project management, crews, and subcontractors. Ideal candidates enjoy physical outdoor labor and have prior excavation supervisory experience.

Responsibilities include planning trenching and vault installations, overseeing equipment use, and maintaining daily documentation. CDL preferred.