Subcontractor Sourcing Specialist

Company Description

Verità Telecommunications Corporation is a trusted turnkey telecommunications contractor dedicated to excellence in product quality, customer service, and timely project delivery. With expertise in Design, Engineering, Permitting, and Construction, we handle projects from start to finish to deliver an exceptional experience for clients. Our team brings diverse backgrounds and strengths, fostering a collaborative culture that drives our reputation as a leader in the telecommunications industry. We are committed to being the premier choice for delivering innovative and reliable telecommunications solutions.

Role Description

The Subcontractor Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying, recruiting, qualifying, and onboarding subcontractors to support telecommunications construction projects. This role ensures the company maintains a strong, compliant, and high-performing subcontractor network to meet production goals across aerial, underground, fiber, and civil projects.

This position requires travel to active and developing markets to build relationships, evaluate crews, and support field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and develop qualified subcontractor crews for telecom construction projects (fiber, aerial, underground, drop bury, splicing, directional drilling).
• Build and maintain a strong subcontractor pipeline across multiple markets.
• Travel to project sites to meet subcontractors, evaluate capabilities, and assess equipment and production capacity.
• Conduct subcontractor screenings including experience verification, equipment review, safety history, and insurance compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Insurance certificates
• W-9s and compliance documentation
• Support rate negotiations and scope-of-work discussions.
• Partner with Construction and Project Management teams to forecast labor needs.
• Track subcontractor performance metrics and address production or quality concerns.
• Maintain an organized subcontractor database and reporting system.
• Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to expand subcontractor relationships.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in subcontractor sourcing, vendor management, recruiting, or telecom construction operations.
• Telecom construction experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of underground, aerial, and fiber construction processes.
• Understanding of contractor compliance requirements (insurance, licensing, safety).
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to active and emerging markets, sometimes on short notice.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience sourcing directional drill crews, splicing crews, and civil/underground subcontractors.
• FTTH project exposure.
• Multi-state subcontractor network development.
• Prior experience negotiating subcontractor rates.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong networking and communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple markets simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong follow-up and accountability skills.

Team Verita Benefits! 

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match 

Health & Wellness

• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness