Senior Field Superintendent – Fiber & Telecom Projects

IES Communications; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Time Off

401K plan with Employer Contribution

Company Paid Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Disability Coverage

Insurance discount programs

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a General Superintendent to lead large, complex projects on-site. You will manage staffing, safety, budget, and customer relations while ensuring timely, quality delivery. Strong planning, telecom experience, and leadership are essential for success.

Role requires extensive field knowledge, ability to interpret blueprints, and hands-on management of resources and schedules. Competitive hourly pay and full-time benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum three years as Lead Communications Technician or similar role.
• Minimum five years in telecommunications or related field.
• Proficiency with computer tools and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Must meet company driving standards.
• Ability to define a project, create scope and estimate, and manage tasks to completion.
• Experience using specified trade tools for fiber and communications work.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate project staff per policy.
• Serve as senior liaison with customer representatives on site.
• Manage project profitability, staffing, and progress against schedule.
• Ensure deadlines are met per customer requirements and budget.
• Review job costs, invoices, and financial reporting with management.
• Complete project paperwork accurately and on time; closeout packages.
• Perform quality checks and safety reviews; conduct site walks.
• Attend customer and facility meetings as required.
• Lead operations meetings and training sessions.
• Oversee tools and truck inventory and maintenance.
• Identify process improvements to raise efficiency and quality.

Skills

Daily planning

Fiber/cabling standards

Terminations

Bare fiber

Blueprint interpretation

Project management

Leadership

Safety awareness

Tools

Punch tool 110 block/66 block

6/8 position crimp tool

Krone/3M/BIX

Butt set

Volt-ohmmeter

4-pair continuity tester

5-gang punch tool

MS Project

Job description

IES Communications is seeking a General Superintendent to lead large, complex projects on-site. You will manage staffing, safety, budget, and customer relations while ensuring timely, quality delivery. Strong planning, telecom experience, and leadership are essential for success.

Role requires extensive field knowledge, ability to interpret blueprints, and hands-on management of resources and schedules. Competitive hourly pay and full-time benefits accompany this role.