Telecom Field Superintendent: Lead Safe, On-Schedule Projects

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Superintendent to lead daily field operations across North America. You will ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while enforcing safety programs and coordinating field staff, contractors, and trades.

The role demands strong leadership, planning, and communication across multiple stakeholders, with travel to various project sites across states as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of construction experience as a supervisor, lead hand, or in a similar supervisory role.
• Knowledge of underground fiber instillation 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
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• 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 established quality standards including oversight of PQP requirements and testing
• Champion site safety by enforcing corporate and regulatory standards, leading safety meetings, and supporting development of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP)
• Monitor short-term schedules, estimate activity durations and material needs, and track progress to meet project milestones and completion dates
• Direct field staff and coordinate labor, equipment, and subcontractor resources to achieve project goals related to safety, schedule, and quality
• Supervise craft workers and subcontractors, providing guidance and maintaining accountability for performance and site expectations
• Manage procurement tasks such as preparing purchase requisitions and reviewing supplier and subcontractor invoices

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Two-year college, trade, or technical diploma (preferred)

Tools

Underground fiber installation methods (Plow HDD)

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Superintendent to lead daily field operations across North America. You will ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while enforcing safety programs and coordinating field staff, contractors, and trades.

The role demands strong leadership, planning, and communication across multiple stakeholders, with travel to various project sites across states as needed.