Supervisor, Network Construction

Company Description Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

The Supervisor, Network Construction is responsible for leading and developing a team of Fiber Construction Managers to ensure the successful execution of fiber network construction projects within an assigned geographic area. This role provides operational oversight of construction activities, resource allocation, vendor performance, project schedules, financial management, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

Working closely with the Manager of Fiber Construction, this position supports strategic and operational initiatives, drives process improvements, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Network Operations, Field Operations, Permitting, and Change Management.

The Fiber Construction Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining construction quality, improving operational efficiencies, developing team capabilities, and supporting the continued expansion and reliability of the fiber network.

NOTE:

This role works remote within the Arizona Region. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, such as OPT, TN, H1B or any other type of work visa, now or in the future.

Oversee daily fiber construction activities to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with established construction standards and specifications.

Provide oversight of construction planning, site reviews, resource scheduling, project milestones, and contractor performance.

Ensure construction projects are accurately documented, maintained, and updated in designated project management and tracking systems.

Coordinate with Engineering, Permitting, Field Operations, and other stakeholders to address project dependencies, resolve construction challenges, and minimize delays.

Support the development and execution of construction plans, permitting requirements, and licensing activities.

Support the Manager of Fiber Construction in monitoring and managing capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX) within the assigned area.

Monitor project budgets, construction costs, financial forecasts, and resource utilization to identify risks and opportunities for cost optimization.

Track, analyze, and report operational KPIs related to project delivery, schedule adherence, budget performance, vendor productivity, and construction quality.

Identify performance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Oversee external construction vendors and contractors to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, project schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and safety standards.

Participate in vendor evaluations, selection processes, and ongoing performance assessments.

Collaborate with utility providers, municipalities, and permitting agencies to facilitate approvals, resolve construction obstacles, and improve project delivery timelines.

Support initiatives that streamline permitting and utility…