Telecommunications Superintendent

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Superintendent to lead field execution for telecom infrastructure on a major data center project in Abilene, Texas. You will supervise daily on‑site telecom activities, coordinate fiber/copper cabling, and ensure work is safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and trade partners to deliver complex structured cabling and fiber systems in a fast‑paced data center environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising telecommunications or low‑voltage construction, preferably in data center or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of fiber optic and structured cabling systems, including pathways, racks, cabinets, and testing requirements.
• Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate trades, and execute work in fast‑paced, high‑accountability environments.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, and schedule management.
• Willingness to work project‑based in Abilene, Texas, with extended hours as required by project demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on‑site supervision of telecommunications construction activities, serving as the primary field leader for telecom scopes.
• Plan, schedule, and execute work involving fiber optic and copper cabling, backbone systems, pathways, racks, cabinets, and equipment installation.
• Coordinate telecom work with electrical, mechanical, controls, and general construction teams to ensure proper sequencing and conflict resolution.
• Lead daily huddles, weekly look‑ahead planning, and manpower loading to meet aggressive project milestones.
• Enforce safety culture by leading safety meetings, JHAs, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and client safety requirements.
• Ensure telecom installations meet project specs, industry standards, and owner requirements.
• Conduct regular field inspections to verify workmanship, testing, labeling, and documentation standards.
• Monitor productivity, manpower, and material usage to support cost control and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate material deliveries and logistics to support just‑in‑time installation.
• Assist with quantity tracking, progress reporting, and identification of potential impacts or changes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, technicians, and craft personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and vendors performing telecom work.
• Partner with Project Managers and Field Engineers to resolve field issues and drive solutions.
• Interface with owners, commissioning teams, inspectors, and other stakeholders related to telecom scope.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to meet data center operational readiness requirements.

Skills

Telecom supervision

Leadership

Fiber optic knowledge

Safety program knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

BICSI standards

Job description

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Requisition ID:180297

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Field Operations

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Superintendent to lead field execution for telecommunications infrastructure on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data center project inAbilene, Texas. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision, coordination, and execution of telecom construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Kiewit’s quality standards.

The Telecommunications Superintendent will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and trade partners to deliver complex structured cabling and fiber systems in a fast‑paced, highly coordinated data center environment.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors,including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world‑class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi‑billion‑dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high‑impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S., with an office rotation at either our headquarters in Denver, CO or our area office in Lenexa, KS. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed.
One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit's adventure is custom‑designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution

• Provide daily on‑site supervision of telecommunications construction activities, serving as the primary field leader for telecom scopes.
• Plan, schedule, and execute work involving fiber optic and copper cabling, backbone systems, pathways, racks, cabinets, and equipment installation.
• Coordinate telecom work with electrical, mechanical, controls, and general construction teams to ensure proper sequencing and conflict resolution.
• Lead daily huddles, weekly look‑ahead planning, and manpower loading to meet aggressive project milestones.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce Kiewit’s safety culture by leading safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ensuring compliance with OSHA, site‑specific, and client safety requirements.
• Ensure all telecom installations meet project specifications, industry standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC), and owner requirements.
• Conduct regular field inspections to verify workmanship, testing, labeling, and documentation standards.

Schedule, Cost & Productivity

• Monitor productivity, manpower, and material usage to support cost control and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate material deliveries and logistics to support just‑in‑time installation.
• Assist with quantity tracking, progress reporting, and identification of potential impacts or changes.

Team & Trade Partner Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, technicians, and craft personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and vendors performing telecom work.
• Partner with Project Managers and Field Engineers to resolve field issues and drive solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with owners, commissioning teams, inspectors, and other stakeholders related to telecom scope.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to meet data center operational readiness requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience supervising telecommunications or low‑voltage construction, preferably in data center or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of fiber optic and structured cabling systems, including pathways, racks, cabinets, and testing requirements.
• Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate trades, and execute work in fast‑paced, high‑accountability environments.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, and schedule management.
• Willingness to work project‑based in Abilene, Texas, with extended hours as required by project demands.

Preferred

• Experience onhyperscale data center projects.
• Familiarity with BICSI standards, testing protocols, and documentation.
• Previous experience working with self‑perform teams and multiple trade partners.
• Background working alongside electrical and controls teams on integrated systems.

Other Requirements:

• Work performed in active construction environments.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and varying shifts based on project needs.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on‑the‑job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top‑tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.