Telecom Field Superintendent: Safety, Schedule & Quality

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Superintendent to lead daily field operations on telecommunications construction projects across multiple states. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality workmanship while managing field staff, subcontractors, and safety programs.

The role requires 1–5 years of supervisory construction experience, strong scheduling, and excellent communication with diverse teams. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of construction experience as a supervisor or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of underground fiber installation methods (Plow and HDD) is a plus.
• Two-year college, trade or technical diploma preferred.
• Understanding of current construction practices, documents, costs and budgets.
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules and develop solutions within guidelines.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Military experience equivalent to 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer and/or 12H Construction Supervisor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Safety leadership

Blueprints/shop drawings

Budgeting & costs

Underground fiber knowledge

Military experience (12N/12H)

Education

Two-year college, trade or technical diploma

Job description

Ledcor Construction, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Superintendent to lead daily field operations on telecommunications construction projects across multiple states. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality workmanship while managing field staff, subcontractors, and safety programs.

The role requires 1–5 years of supervisory construction experience, strong scheduling, and excellent communication with diverse teams. Willingness to travel is essential.