Telecom Field Operations Supervisor

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services seeks a results-driven Superintendent to lead daily field operations, ensuring on-schedule delivery, budget control, and top-tier quality. You will oversee field staff, contractors, and trades, uphold safety standards, and drive project plans from start to finish.

The role requires strong communication, planning, and leadership skills with experience supervising construction teams and coordinating complex field activities across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of construction experience as a supervisor, lead hand, or in a similar supervisory role.
• Knowledge of underground fiber installation methods is a plus (Plow and Horizontal Directional Drill, HDD).
• Two-year college, trade, or technical diploma preferred.
• Understanding of current construction practices, documents, costs, and budgets.
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules, developing solutions for moderate situations within defined guidelines.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders while building and managing a diverse team.
• Military experience equivalent to 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer and/or 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, building codes, and quality standards, including PQP oversight.
• Champion site safety by enforcing standards, leading safety meetings, and supporting the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP).
• Monitor short-term schedules, estimate durations and material needs, and track progress to meet milestones.
• Direct field staff and coordinate labor, equipment, and subcontractor resources to achieve safety, schedule, and quality goals.
• Supervise craft workers and subcontractors, providing guidance and maintaining accountability for performance.
• Manage procurement tasks such as preparing purchase requisitions and reviewing supplier invoices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Project scheduling

Effective communication

Team coordination

Safety leadership

Budget awareness

Fiber HDD knowledge

Education

Two-year college diploma

Trade/technical diploma

Technical diploma

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services seeks a results-driven Superintendent to lead daily field operations, ensuring on-schedule delivery, budget control, and top-tier quality. You will oversee field staff, contractors, and trades, uphold safety standards, and drive project plans from start to finish.

The role requires strong communication, planning, and leadership skills with experience supervising construction teams and coordinating complex field activities across multiple sites.