Construction Supervisor

Added - a day ago Construction Supervisor Construction Management Dayton , Ohio | Contract

HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This opportunity offers the chance to play a critical leadership role supporting the construction of essential telecommunications infrastructure. You will work directly in the field, leading crews, driving project execution, and helping expand high-capacity fiber networks that support communities and businesses. The role provides meaningful responsibility, strong visibility with operations leadership, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact on large-scale underground construction projects.

For experienced field leaders, this position offers a highly hands‑on environment where safety, quality, and production excellence are valued.

Overview

Our customer is seeking experienced Construction Supervisors to support underground telecommunications construction projects throughout Ohio. This is a field-based leadership position responsible for directing crews, ensuring safe work practices, maintaining quality standards, and driving daily production activities.

The ideal candidate possesses strong underground construction experience and has a proven ability to lead field crews, coordinate job-site activities, and maintain a visible onsite presence throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct field crews, operators, laborers, locators, and subcontractors performing telecommunications construction.
• Communicate daily work expectations, production goals, and jobsite priorities.
• Conduct daily tailgate and safety meetings.
• Provide leadership through professionalism, accountability, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Coach crews and address performance, quality, and safety concerns in the field.
• Identify training opportunities and provide mentorship when needed.
• Foster a collaborative team environment built on communication, respect, and accountability.
• Serve as the primary liaison between field personnel and operations leadership.

• Ensure all work complies with OSHA standards, DOT requirements, state 811 regulations, customer requirements, and company safety policies.
• Verify utility locates and dig tickets before excavation activities begin.
• Monitor proper use of PPE, excavation protection systems, traffic control measures, and construction safety practices.
• Identify and immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Document and communicate hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Complete and submit required safety documentation and jobsite reports.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and reinforce a safety-first culture.

• Review construction prints, engineering drawings, permits, maps, work orders, and project requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure efficient and productive project execution.
• Monitor underground telecommunications construction activities and field operations.
• Ensure installations meet project specifications, depth requirements, and clearance standards.
• Inspect conduit installation, fiber placement, vault installation, tracer wire, restoration work, and related infrastructure.
• Verify traffic control and job site safety measures remain compliant throughout construction.
• Communicate field changes, schedule impacts, and project risks to management.

• Perform routine inspections to verify workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Identify quality deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Track production metrics and monitor project progress.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, production records, and safety documentation.
• Document field changes, redlines, and scope adjustments.
• Ensure all required project records are completed accurately and submitted on time.

• Establish and communicate daily production goals.
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material consumption.
• Report equipment concerns, material shortages, permitting issues, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, warehouse teams, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Support efficient project execution while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Help minimize downtime and resolve field obstacles impacting production.

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