Senior Telecom Construction Lead: Field Ops & Safety

Apply4itjobs; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apply4itjobs is seeking a Construction Manager to lead Telecom Technician teams on multi-million-dollar data center projects nationwide. This senior role directs start-up through closeout to safely deliver high-quality results that meet customer expectations and company standards.

You will mentor field staff, develop schedules, coordinate material shipments, and ensure ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and NEBS compliance while partnering with QA/QC and project management to achieve successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of supervisory experience on large multi-million-dollar projects focused on Structured Cabling Systems installation.
• Experience managing 50–100+ staff on large projects and construction sites.
• Experience overseeing data center infrastructure cabling installations.
• Preferred experience leading large union telecom crews and knowledge of union rules and labor compliance.
• OSHA-30 certification; if not held, must obtain within 6 months.
• BICSI RCDD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and oversight of telecom technician teams and plan work tasks on assigned projects.
• Lead safety program ownership and ensure standards are met and maintained.
• Participate in safety investigations, RCAs, and lessons learned.
• Develop and monitor quality control programs and project plans.
• Maintain 5-week lookahead schedules and manage field workforce allocation.
• Coordinate material shipments with project management and procurement.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training field staff.
• Mentor field technicians and ensure adherence to installation best practices and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Team building

Conflict resolution

Communication

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Construction management software

Job description

Apply4itjobs is seeking a Construction Manager to lead Telecom Technician teams on multi-million-dollar data center projects nationwide. This senior role directs start-up through closeout to safely deliver high-quality results that meet customer expectations and company standards.

You will mentor field staff, develop schedules, coordinate material shipments, and ensure ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and NEBS compliance while partnering with QA/QC and project management to achieve successful project outcomes.