OSP Field Supervisor: Aerial & Underground Construction

Metronet; Bloomfield (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage: 80% premiums paid by

Disability and life insurance

401(k) company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Metronet, a national fiber-optic company, is seeking an OSP Field Supervisor in Michigan to lead on-site construction to Metronet’s standards. You will inspect aerial fiber placement, supervise underground conduit work, and ensure safety and quality across crews.

As a frontline leader, you’ll manage contractors, respond to neighborhood concerns, track budgets, and drive safety through tailgate meetings and training in the languages of workers. A strong focus on community integrity is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or 3–5 years related experience.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in quality control or outside aerial plant construction is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of specifications, practices, and safety.
• Conduct walkouts and inspect aerial fiber placement on poles and underground conduit placement.
• Approve all unitized completed aerial work to Metronet’s standards.
• Manage the OSP Construction Tracker.
• Monitor the approved budget for each assigned work order.
• Respond to utility strikes, investigate, and document within 24 hours; retrain or terminate contractors as needed.
• Conduct weekly safety and quality audits of contractors.
• Identify contractor training needs and arrange training.
• Lead safety tailgate meetings with contractor employees in their language.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Diplomacy

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Metronet, a national fiber-optic company, is seeking an OSP Field Supervisor in Michigan to lead on-site construction to Metronet’s standards. You will inspect aerial fiber placement, supervise underground conduit work, and ensure safety and quality across crews.

As a frontline leader, you’ll manage contractors, respond to neighborhood concerns, track budgets, and drive safety through tailgate meetings and training in the languages of workers. A strong focus on community integrity is required.