Senior Fiber Optic Construction Lead

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; California; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a seasoned Fiber Optic Construction Program Specialist to oversee underground civil and overhead fiber projects. You will identify contracts, coordinate crews, inspect work, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction or related discipline and at least seven years of relevant experience, with QEW knowledge and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or related discipline is required.
• At least 7 years of construction experience in fiber optic, underground civil, and overhead construction.
• Knowledge of Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to travel up to 50 percent of working time.
• Experience with contract administration, construction estimates, scopes of work and change orders.
• Experience with project planning and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners regarding Fiber Optic construction activities and resolves field and construction issues to support successful project delivery.
• Plans and coordinates construction activities, including work packages, project schedules, construction sequencing, contractor resources, outages, access, and field priorities.
• Provides technical and field expertise for underground civil construction, including conduit, vaults, manholes, trenching, boring, restoration, and associated fiber infrastructure.
• Provides technical and field expertise for overhead fiber construction, including pole-line work, fiber placement, attachment requirements, clearances, and coordination with Electric.
• Applies Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) knowledge and safe work practices when overseeing Fiber Optic construction in and around electrical facilities.
• Coordinates construction crews, contractors, engineering, permitting, and other internal partners to resolve field issues and support construction execution.
• Oversees inspection of construction work and coordinates field inspectors to ensure adequate inspection coverage for all work performed.
• Conducts job walks, constructability reviews, and field visits to identify and resolve construction issues.
• Reviews construction estimates, contractor work plans, schedules, and job packages for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company standards.
• Monitors daily construction activities, contractor performance, construction quality, field issues, work priorities, and progress against project schedules.
• Coordinates engineering and design issues with Project Coordination and Engineering and makes or facilitates decisions on changes that may impact project cost, scope, or schedule.
• Promotes public and employee safety and ensures construction activities comply with applicable safety requirements, company standards, engineering designs, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Manages assigned Fiber Optic construction projects to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and within approved scope.
• Oversees project closeout activities, including testing, restoration, punch-list items, as-built documentation, and turnover.

Skills

Construction management

Field coordination

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or related discipline

7 years construction experience

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a seasoned Fiber Optic Construction Program Specialist to oversee underground civil and overhead fiber projects. You will identify contracts, coordinate crews, inspect work, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction or related discipline and at least seven years of relevant experience, with QEW knowledge and willingness to travel up to 50%.