OSP Field Supervisor — Fiber Network Safety & Quality Lead

Ultipro; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metronet is seeking an OSP Field Supervisor to lead on-site construction of our fiber network, ensuring safety and adherence to specifications. This role acts as inspector, investigator, and manager for aerial and underground crews, serving as the company ambassador to communities during projects.

The position requires coordinating with contractors, maintaining records, and responding to neighborhood concerns to ensure timely resolutions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 3–5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
• Related quality control and/or outside aerial plant construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of specifications, standard practices, and safety.
• Conduct walkouts and inspect aerial fiber placement on poles and underground conduit and handholes for quality and correctness.
• Approve all unitized completed aerial work to Metronet’s standards.
• Manage the OSP Construction Tracker.
• Monitor the approved budget for each assigned work orders.
• Respond to utility strikes, investigate, document within 24 hours; retrain or terminate contractor if necessary.
• Conduct weekly audits for each contractor on safety, construction, and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driving

Safety focus

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Metronet is seeking an OSP Field Supervisor to lead on-site construction of our fiber network, ensuring safety and adherence to specifications. This role acts as inspector, investigator, and manager for aerial and underground crews, serving as the company ambassador to communities during projects.

The position requires coordinating with contractors, maintaining records, and responding to neighborhood concerns to ensure timely resolutions.