Supervisor, Network Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Lead and cultivate a team of Fiber Construction Managers.

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and provide performance evaluations and career development.

• Set team priorities, delegate tasks, and manage both internal and external resources.

• Oversee daily fiber construction operations and project implementation.

• Direct construction planning, site assessments, resource allocation, project milestones, and contractor performance.

• Ensure that construction projects are accurately documented and updated in project management and tracking systems.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Permitting, Field Operations, Network Operations, Change Management, and other stakeholders.

• Assist with construction plans, permitting requirements, and licensing processes.

• Monitor CAPEX, OPEX, project budgets, construction expenditures, financial forecasts, and resource utilization.

• Track, analyze, and report on operational KPIs related to delivery, schedules, budgets, vendor productivity, and quality.

• Identify performance deficiencies, implement corrective measures, and promote process enhancements and operational efficiencies.

• Manage external vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with contracts, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations.

• Participate in vendor evaluations, selection processes, and performance reviews.

• Work in partnership with utility providers, municipalities, and permitting agencies to address approvals and construction challenges.

• Support One Touch Make-Ready and utility coordination efforts.

• Ensure adherence to construction standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Encourage safe construction practices and endorse best practices for network expansion.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

• At least five (5) years of experience in telecommunications, fiber optic construction, outside plant (OSP) construction, or related infrastructure project management.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory, team leadership, or construction management role.

• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects, coordinating resources, and balancing competing priorities.

• Practical knowledge of fiber optic network construction techniques, outside plant infrastructure, permitting procedures, and utility coordination.

• Experience in managing construction vendors, contractors, project timelines, and budgets.

• Understanding of CAPEX and OPEX management, financial reporting, and construction cost management.

• Experience in tracking operational KPIs, assessing project performance, and recognizing opportunities for process improvements.

• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in project management tools, construction tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, engineering specifications, project documentation, and applicable construction standards.

• No employer-sponsored work authorization or work visa, including OPT, TN, or H1B, now or in the future.

• Preferred: experience supervising geographically dispersed construction teams or managing construction activities across various markets.

• Preferred: knowledge of aerial and underground fiber construction, pole attachment requirements, right-of-way regulations, and municipal permitting.

• Preferred: familiarity with utility coordination processes, including One Touch Make-Ready programs and related regulatory requirements.

• Preferred: experience supporting large-scale fiber network expansion, network upgrades, or telecommunications infrastructure deployments.

• Preferred: demonstrated success in implementing operational enhancements, improving vendor performance, and optimizing construction delivery metrics.

• Preferred: awareness of telecommunications network operations, change management processes, and cross-functional project coordination.

• Preferred: PMP, CCM, or other relevant industry certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan.