Drop Installation Manager

About Us:

Stimulus Technologies is a leader in technology services, dedicated to bridging the digital divide in underserved communities. With operations across California, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon, we deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity that transforms lives and businesses. We also offer IT, VoIP, and Cyber Security services to a range of clients.

As the Drop Installation Manager, you hold direct responsibility for Stimulus Technologies' in-house drop installation crews connecting subscribers to the network. You own crew performance and job site safety, and you serve as the accountable field leader between your crews, Project Management, and the Vice President, Engineering and Construction.

Drop installation is the final step that turns Stimulus's SLFRF, FFA grant, and BEAD-funded fiber builds into active, connected service for subscribers across rural Nevada, Missouri, California, and Oregon. With hard regulatory timelines and high visibility on these programs, the Drop Installation Manager is the person who ensures every installation is completed safely, on schedule, and to Stimulus's quality standards.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to build and lead your own crew, set the standard for how drop installation gets done, and play a direct role in connecting underserved communities to reliable broadband.

• Plan, schedule, and direct daily drop installation activities for in-house construction crews across assigned project areas.
• Ensure all subscriber drop installations are completed in accordance with Stimulus Technologies installation standards, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Track installation progress against grant-mandated and program-specific timelines; proactively identify at‑risk areas and adjust crew assignments and schedules to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate drop installation scheduling with the Vice President, Engineering and Construction, Project Management, the engineering firm, and the client to align with network readiness and service activation milestones.
• Conduct quality inspections of completed drop installations to verify workmanship, proper routing, adequate slack storage, and correct labeling and documentation.
• Manage material inventory, logistics, and staging for drop installation activities; coordinate with procurement to prevent material shortages that could impact schedules.
• Ensure accurate daily production records are maintained for all drop activities, including unit counts, addresses, completion status, and any exceptions or rework items.
• Identify and resolve field-level issues during drop installation, including access problems, routing conflicts, customer scheduling issues, and permit constraints.
• Coordinate with the Permitting Manager and engineering firm on any permit or easement issues that affect drop installation access or routing.

• Directly supervise and lead in-house drop installation crews in the field on a daily basis.
• Train crew members on Stimulus Technologies installation standards, safety requirements, proper tool and equipment use, and customer interaction expectations.
• Conduct regular ride‑alongs and field quality checks with individual crew members to reinforce standards and identify coaching opportunities.
• Manage crew scheduling, time tracking, and daily work assignments.
• Provide performance feedback to crew members and elevate personnel issues or staffing needs to the Vice President, Engineering and Construction.
• Foster a team culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and professionalism aligned with Stimulus Technologies core values.

• Enforce compliance with all federal, state, and…