OSP Construction Supervisor

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.

We are seeking a highly skilled Fiber Construction Superviso
r to lead our Roanoke, VA field operations and oversee the successful execution of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic network deployments. In this role, you will be the driving force on the ground, direct-line supervising a dedicated team of Construction Coordinators, as well as managing both in-house crews and subcontractors. You will ensure all projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to precise engineering specifications.

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical knowledge of both aerial and underground fiber construction techniques, pairs it with excellent leadership and administrative skills, and is comfortable making real-time field decisions to keep production moving forward.

• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to a team of construction coordinators.
• Delegate tasks and project areas to construction coordinators, tracking their performance and professional development.
• Review daily logs, structural tracking data, and field update metrics prepared by construction coordinators.
• Serve as the escalation point for coordinators resolving vendor, client, or technical issues.

• Oversee daily field operations for both aerial and underground fiber construction activities,including directional boring, trenching, missile boring, and strand/cable placement.
• Manage in-house crews and subcontractors, providing clear operational targets, checking workflow, and resolving field-level conflicts.
• Enforce rigid QA/QC standards by performing pre-construction field walkouts, critical phase inspections, and final walk-throughs with customers or inspectors.
• Verify as-built documentation and construction prints for absolute accuracy before closeout packages are submitted.

• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to provide 24/7 response capabilities for emergency network restorations, fiber cuts, and urgent infrastructure issues.
• Coordinate swift field deployment of repair crews, materials, and coordinators during off hours emergency incidents.
• Communicate real-time restoration updates to project managers, network operations centers, and corporate clients during critical outages.

• Read and interpret telecom blueprints, engineering designs, splicing schematics, and CATV construction drawings.
• Coordinate utility locates (811), right-of-way (ROW) access, and maintenance of traffic(MOT) permits.
• Track daily production metrics and log progress reports via project management systems toensure alignment with the master project schedule.
• Manage material logistics, verifying inventory allocations on-site and ensuring machinery and vehicles are properly maintained.

• Maintain an incident-free work environment by strictly enforcing OSHA regulations,company safety guidelines, and proper PPE utilization.
• Conduct daily tailgate safety meetings and document safety audits or job-hazard assessments.
• Identify potential field hazards or environmental hazards in real time and take corrective action up to and including halting production.

• High school diploma or equivalent…