Field Manager, Fiber Construction

Triad Associates (part of the Concordia Wireless family) is a nationwide construction services firm specializing in the development of wireless communication sites, with a focus on supporting telecom networks. We are contracted by major carries to facilitate network upgrades including conversions from 4G to 5G. Our services include construction management, electrical and civil modernization, antenna and line (A&L) tower work, tower maintenance, fiber optic network deployment, commissioning and integration, directional boring, trenching, and excavating.

Our expertise spans a wide range of projects.

We are seeking an experienced Field Manager, Fiber Construction. Role is fully remote with 80% travel to fiber sites across the country.

Pay Range: $ - $ a year plus annual bonus

Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position

Benefits:

• Company truck with gas card
• Weekly pay
• 401K – with up to 6% Company Match
• Healthcare:
  Medical (BC/BS), Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability benefits
• Vacation Pay and Sick Pay (15 days in year
  1). Days can be carried over or cashed out
• 10 Minimum Holiday Pay
• 1 floating holiday per year
• Endless opportunities for growth!

The Field Manager, Fiber Construction is responsible for supporting execution of fiber construction projects. This position combines crew and field operations management including subcontractor/crew sourcing.

The Field Manager will identify and secure qualified fiber construction crews, and oversee the performance of those crews throughout the project lifecycle. This individual will serve as a key link between customers, internal management, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure projects are properly staffed, executed safely, completed on schedule, and remain financially successful.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of fiber optic construction, telecommunications infrastructure, subcontractor management, and field operations and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and project requirements can change quickly.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, fiber optic construction, utility construction, or a closely related infrastructure industry.
• Established relationships with fiber construction crews and subcontractors.
• Experience with fiber construction for major telecommunications carriers, utilities, municipalities, or broadband providers.
• Experience with directional boring, fiber placement, splicing, aerial construction, underground construction, and restoration is a plus.
• Experience managing multi-site or geographically dispersed fiber construction projects.
• Knowledge of OSP fiber construction standards and industry best practices.
• Experience working with subcontractors, construction crews, or third-party field contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, crews, and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations and job sites as required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Job Duties

Crew & Subcontractor Development

• Identify, recruit, qualify, and develop relationships with fiber construction crews and subcontractors.
• Maintain a network of qualified crews capable of performing aerial, underground, directional boring, fiber placement, splicing, restoration, and related construction activities.
• Evaluate crews based on experience, production capabilities, safety performance, quality, availability, equipment, and geographic coverage.
• Obtain and evaluate crew pricing and production rates for new and existing projects.
• Negotiate crew/subcontractor pricing, schedules, scopes, and expectations within established company guidelines.
• Coordinate crew mobilization and ensure crews have the necessary information, materials, equipment, permits, and project documentation to begin work.
• Monitor crew availability and proactively address staffing gaps before they affect project schedules.
• Build long-term relationships with high-performing crews while addressing performance issues with underperforming subcontractors.

Project & Field Operations Management

• Manage fiber construction projects from mobilization through completion.
• Provide direction and oversight to assigned crews and subcontractors.
• Establish project…