[Hiring] Field Manager, Fiber Construction @Concordia Group

Role Description

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.

• Identify and secure qualified fiber construction crews.
• Oversee the performance of crews throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a key link between customers, internal management, subcontractors, and field operations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Identify, recruit, qualify, and develop relationships with fiber construction crews and subcontractors.
• Maintain a network of qualified crews capable of performing various 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.

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!