Traveling Telecom Conduit Supervisor

Niels Fugal Sons Company, LLC; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Per diem for travel

401(k) matching

Job summary

Niels Fugal Sons Company is seeking a Traveling Telecom Conduit Supervisor to lead field operations on OSP telecom projects. The role involves oversight of drill operators, locators, equipment operators, and laborers with extensive regional travel and a daily per diem allowance.

You will manage day-to-day planning, safety briefings, production tracking, and field executions across HDD, trenching, and conduit installations while ensuring compliance with engineering specs and local codes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on underground telecom/construction knowledge.
• Experience supervising crews of drill operators and laborers.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily field crew activities.
• Plan daily work assignments and balance resources across sites.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and enforce OSHA standards.
• Monitor production, logs, and equipment hours.
• Oversee HDD, trenching, plowing, conduit install, and fiber placement.
• Ensure proper depth, separations, and code compliance.
• Verify fiber/cable jetting and pulling per guidelines.
• Address field conflicts and adapt to design changes.
• Record milestones and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Underground construction

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Field operations coordination

Job description

Niels Fugal Sons Company is seeking a Traveling Telecom Conduit Supervisor to lead and direct field operations for OSP telecommunications infrastructure projects. In this role, you will oversee field crews performing horizontal directional drilling, trenching, plowing, conduit installation, and fiber-optic placement. This position will require at least 60% or more out of town travel, which includes a daily per diem allowance to cover travel expenses.

What you’ll do

• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate daily activities of multiple field crews (drill operators, locators, equipment operators, and laborers).
• Plan daily work assignments, sequence operations, and balance resource allocation across active job sites.
• Conduct daily job-hazard safety briefings and enforce all company and OSHA safety standards.
• Monitor crew attendance and manage production tracking.
• Oversee all underground construction operations, including horizontal directional drilling (HDD), hydro-excavation, open trenching, vibratory plowing, and vault/pedestal placement.
• Ensure accurate depth requirements, separation distances, and conduit installation meet customer engineering specifications and local building/right-of-way codes.
• Verify fiber/cable jetting, pulling, and proofing operations comply with contract engineering guidelines.
• Address and resolve unexpected field conditions, utility conflicts, and design variations promptly.
• Oversee blue stakes, confirming all utility marks are verified, potholed, and exposed before mechanized digging or boring begins.
• Maintain positive working relationships with local municipal inspectors, DOT officials, and private property owners.
• Ensure environmental controls (sediment fencing, site restoration, asphalt/concrete patching, cleanup) are fully adhered to upon project phase completion.
• Review project blueprints, engineering schematics, splicing diagrams, and right-of-way permits to ensure correct field execution.
• Submit accurate daily production logs, tracking footage, equipment hours, material consumption, and job milestones.
• Interface regularly with Project Managers, dispatch, warehouse personnel, and client representatives to communicate schedule progress or delays.
• Work is performed outdoors in varied weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or dust.
• Regular exposure to heavy machinery, active traffic corridors, and construction environments.
• Ability to walk rough terrain, bend, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50–75 lbs as operational needs require.
• Willingness to travel regionally across project footprints and work overtime or on-call as needed to hit project deadlines.

What you’ll need

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in underground telecommunications/OSP construction, with at least 1–2 years in a direct supervisory, foreman, or lead capacity.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of directional drilling, utility locating systems, and open trenching/restoration procedures.
• Safety & Regulatory: Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards, traffic control, and state utility locating regulations.
• Driver’s License: Valid Driver’s License with an insurable, clean driving record (Valid Class A CDL preferred).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to direct subcontractors, communicate effectively with clients, and resolve field conflicts.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.