What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Construction Underground Foreman position at McCall-Thomas Engineering?
McCall-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a full-time Fiber Construction Underground Foreman.
Location: Multiple locations with travel. Orangeburg, SC is the main office.
McCall-Thomas Engineering is a trusted leader in the Electrical and Telecommunications industry, committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions. With expertise in Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electric Utility Services, and Field Operations, we provide comprehensive turn-key projects tailored to meet our clients' needs. At McCall-Thomas Engineering, we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945.
Fiber Construction Underground Foreman
Responsible for supervising and coordinating underground fiber optic construction activities, including conduit installation, directional boring, trenching, cable placement, and restoration. Oversees field crews, subcontractors, equipment operation, and daily production to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and utility requirements. Reviews construction plans, conducts site inspections, maintains quality control, manages material usage, and ensures adherence to OSHA safety regulations. Serves as the primary field liaison between project management and crew members while maintaining accurate daily reports and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise underground fiber construction crews and subcontractors.
- Coordinate directional boring, trenching, plowing, and conduit installation activities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
- Read and interpret utility maps, construction drawings, and fiber network designs.
- Manage daily schedules, workforce assignments, and project resources.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and budget performance.
- Coordinate utility locates and ensure protection of existing underground facilities.
- Conduct safety meetings and field inspections.
- Maintain project documentation, reports, and as-built records.
- Troubleshoot field issues and communicate progress to project management.
Key Skills
- Fiber Optic Construction
- Underground Utilities
- Directional Drilling/Boring
- Crew Leadership
- Project Scheduling
- Safety Management
- Utility Coordination
- Construction Documentation
- Equipment Operation
- Quality Assurance
What Will You Need:
- Strong technical knowledge of fiber optics
- Project management experience
- Prior experience in fiber design, construction, inspection, splicing, testing and troubleshooting
- HS diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- CDL class A
- Eligibility to work in the US without any form of sponsorship requirement
- Willingness to travel as needed in the Southeast
What We Offer:
At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:
- Competitive compensation
- 100% company-paid medical insurance premiums
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401k plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holiday leave
- Stock ownership opportunities