Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor

Overview:

The Telecom Field Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily telecom field operations related to fiber optic construction to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. This role provides field leadership to crews and subcontractors while supporting project execution from planning through closeout.

What You’ll Do:

Field Operations & Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate daily telecom construction activities for aerial, underground and/or splicing crews.
• Oversee field personnel and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work practices.
• Monitor work progress and adjust field activities to maintain project schedules.
• Ensure crews have appropriate materials, equipment, and resources to perform assigned work.
• Ensure work is completed per design, prints, and client specifications.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among field teams.

Safety Leadership

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Conduct safety briefings and verify proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify hazards and support incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions. 

Project Coordination & Communication

• Act as a field liaison between construction leadership, project management, internal teams, subcontractors, customers, and permitting authorities.
• Represent the company during site walks, pre-construction meetings, inspections, and project closeout activities as required.
• Provide timely updates regarding project status, risks, and field conditions.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure construction quality and accuracy of work performed.
• Oversee and schedule required construction inspections.
• Manage verification and true-up of unit quantities.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements related to OSP construction projects.
• Identify potential construction issues early and implement solutions to prevent delays.

Documentation & Reporting

• Use construction scheduling system, project and task management tools to track construction progress, assess accountability and completion and maintain accurate daily production reports and field documentation.
• Track permits, inspections, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project closeout documentation and reporting requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and oversight to assigned field personnel and subcontractors.
• Reinforce company policies, safety expectations, and performance standards.
• Support coaching, training, and performance feedback in collaboration with management.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of telecom or OSP FTTH construction experience with field leadership responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of telecom construction practices and safety standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced field environment.
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, and digital reporting tools.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean record (will operate company vehicle).

Preferred

• Experience with fiber optic construction and splicing operations.
• Proficiency using project management or construction tracking software.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Smartsheets
• Project management certification (CAPM, PMP or similar).
• Warehouse operations experience (inventory, security) 

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Working Conditions & Exposure

• Primarily field-based role requiring regular travel to job sites.
• Work performed outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and moderate noise levels.
• Combination of field supervision and administrative responsibilities.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on project needs. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Ability to safely navigate active construction environments.
• Capability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as part of normal field activities.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching during inspections and site supervision.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction drawings, maps, and digital displays.
• Manual dexterity required to operate tools, equipment, and computer devices.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety vest, gloves, and protective eyewear and lead safe construction processes by example to prevent injury prevention (i.e. vehicle use, construction processes, bending and lifting safety). 

About Us:

As fiber build experts, ByVerTek provides turnkey services for broadband infrastructure projects where failure is not an option. From design, engineering and locating, to aerial and underground construction and fiber-to-the-home fulfillment, we help digital providers build, upgrade, and maintain the physical infrastructure for delivering high-speed Internet, video, voice, wireless and IoT services – from residential and commercial builds to state-wide fiber network expansions. Our dedication to do it all correctly, safely, on time and on budget has earned us ongoing business from many of the biggest names in the industry. For additional information, please review our website at www.ByVerTek.com.

We offer our employees:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
• Eleven (11) Company-observed Holidays per year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid Short-term disability coverage and Basic Life/AD & D insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance coverage for employees and their families
• Voluntary Long-Term disability coverage
• Supplemental benefits plans to assist with out-of-pocket expenses
• Flexible Spending accounts

EEO Statement:

ByVerTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.