Construction Manager – Fiber / OSP
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire
Position Overview
The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for overseeing end-to-end telecom construction projects with a strong focus on fiber construction operations and crew performance.
This role ensures all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to strict quality standards, while directly managing fiber splicing crews, field supervisors, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities Project Oversight & Execution
- Manage multiple OSP telecom construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
- Oversee fiber splicing activities across aerial and underground builds
- Ensure alignment with construction schedules, budgets, and production targets
- Drive project execution to meet client SLAs and deadlines
Fiber Splicing & Quality Control (Core Focus)
- Directly oversee fiber splicing crews and subcontractors
- Ensure proper splicing techniques, testing (OTDR, power meter), and documentation
- Validate fiber network performance, continuity, and signal integrity
- Enforce strict quality assurance (QA/QC) standards for all splice work
- Troubleshoot and resolve network or splice-related issues in the field
Field Operations & Team Leadership
- Lead and support Supervisors, Foremen, and field crews
- Monitor daily production, crew efficiency, and output quality
- Conduct regular job site visits to ensure compliance and productivity
- Mentor and develop field leadership and junior managers
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards
- Lead weekly safety meetings and field audits
- Ensure crews follow all proper procedures for:
- Aerial and underground work
- Traffic control
- Utility coordination
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and escalation issues
- Coordinate with:
- Engineering teams
- Permitting authorities
- Utility companies
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and municipalities
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Review and approve project estimates, change orders, and cost reports
- Monitor labor, material, and subcontractor costs
- Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce rework
Process Improvement
- Implement best practices to improve:
- Splicing efficiency
- Field productivity
- Quality standards
- Drive continuous improvement across crews and projects
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of telecom construction experience (OSP fiber)
- 3+ years managing multiple crews/projects
- Proven experience overseeing fiber splicing operations
- Strong knowledge of:
- FTTH, backbone, and distribution networks
- Aerial and underground construction
- Experience with fiber testing (OTDR, power meters) and QA/QC standards
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Construction prints
- Fiber schematics
- KMZ files
- Strong background in budgeting, cost control, and production management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 30 Certification
- PMP Certification (a plus)
- Experience with major telecom providers
- Background managing large-scale fiber deployments
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and crew management skills
- Deep understanding of fiber splicing quality + performance metrics
- Excellent communication and client-facing ability
- High-level problem-solving and decision-making
- Organized, detail-oriented, and production-focused
- Safety-first mindset
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Work Environment
- Combination of office, remote, and frequent field/site visits
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and active construction sites
- Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Ideal Candidate Profile (Recruiter Notes)
- “Player-coach” CM — understands splicing, not just paperwork
- Has run splicing crews, not just line crews
- Strong on QA/QC + network integrity (not just production)
- Comfortable holding crews accountable on quality, safety, and output
- Can step into a fast-paced build and stabilize performance quickly
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position is focused on overseeing OSP construction crews, with a heavy focus on the splicing team. What is your experience managing a splicing crew?
- How many years of OSP Construction leadership do you have?
Work Location: In person
