OSP Fiber Construction Supervisor

Viaero Fiber; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Viaero Fiber is seeking a Construction Supervisor who will report to the Construction Manager and oversee project work across Central to Western Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado. You will manage field teams, review contracts, and ensure timely, on-budget installations.

The role requires 3+ years in construction management or related engineering, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel, including overnight trips. DOT drug testing and background checks apply. Fort Morgan, CO area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications construction, project budgeting, scheduling, and field operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel as needed, including overnight stays.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends when required.
• Must pass pre-employment checks including criminal background, motor vehicle record and drug test (DOT guidelines).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project design and field supervision for long-haul and metro networks.
• Review scopes, permits, contracts, and requirements for each project.
• Create and manage design work plans, schedules, budgets, and bid documents; handle materials and shipments.
• Coordinate field production reports and contractor invoicing.
• Travel to field sites and supervise field staff; frequent overnight travel.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget, quality installations.
• Interpret project specifications and communicate requirements to staff.
• Represent Viaero and liaise with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in civil/electrical engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Construction Supervisor is responsible for their assigned projects and the Field Supervisors inspection team for your assigned projects. The Construction Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Construction Manager in managing the job functions outlined below. The Construction Supervisor will be responsible for managing network projects within Central to Western Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado.

What you will be doing:

• Working with the Construction Manager and Engineering teams in managing the project design of long-haul and metro network, fiber to the Cellular tower, business and carrier customers.
• Review and fully understand the scope of your assigned projects, review and understand permits, contracts and agreements, and the requirements of each project.
• Assist in creating and managing project route design work plans, schedules, project work Scopes and Contractor Bid Documents, project materials, incoming and outgoing shipments, monitoring and managing the project budget, scheduling and meeting project timelines, handling customer expectations, managing the project team, and interfacing with jurisdictions and customers.
• Work with Field Supervisors through field production reports and contractor invoicing
• Assign duties and manage Field Supervisors assigned for your projects. This will require constant travel to the field in working on site with the Field Supervisors and Contractors. Frequent Over Night Travel is required.
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects with Field Supervisors and Contractors through all projects to ensure quality installations are being performed as well as on-time schedule performance and under budget completion.
• Manage the scope and delivery of the project including serving as a technical expert in interpreting the specifications of the project.
• Communicate requirements and specifications to the project staff and assist with any questions related to the technology, equipment, and design requirements.
• Serve as the project spokesperson, when necessary, by developing relationships and facilitating communication, updates, and meetings with internal coworkers and external customers.
• Ensure agreements, contracts, permits, and authorization of compliance are in place and project acceptable.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with the Field Supervisors, other departments and other company management teams.
• Produce quality results in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Represent Viaero professionally to satisfy immediate customer needs and to foster return business.
• Respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Maintain regular, consistent, professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance according to company policies.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role and those of the project team.
• Adhere to company policies, regulations, procedures, and principles.

What you will need for this Position:

• 3 + years in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering required. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need of current or future visa sponsorship.
• Strong knowledge of Telecommunications construction and engineering, project budget creation and management, project scheduling and tracking, project finance, cost reporting, and field office operations
• Solid business acumen and experience in managing large telecom construction projects
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Solid experience using MS Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed and as required to manage field operations projects and teams, which will include overnight stays throughout the network.
• Availability to adjust your schedule and work at a moment’s notice in the event of a network need or outage. Work hours can differ from project task or requirement. Nights and Weekend Work may be required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment processes, including criminal background, motor vehicle record and drug test. Drug tests follow federal DOT guidelines.