Installation Manager

Plan, schedule, and direct daily drop installation activities for in-house construction crews across assigned project areas Ensure subscriber drop installations meet company standards, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines Track progress against grant and program timelines and adjust crew assignments and schedules Coordinate scheduling with engineering, project management, clients, and engineering firms Inspect completed installations for workmanship, routing, slack storage, labeling, and documentation Manage material inventory, logistics, and staging Maintain daily production records, including unit counts, addresses, completion status, exceptions, and rework Resolve field issues involving access, routing, customer scheduling, permits, and easements Supervise, train, schedule, and provide feedback to in-house installation crews Conduct safety briefings, enforce PPE and safe work practices, and ensure regulatory compliance Report incidents, near-misses, property damage, quality issues, and corrective actions Serve as the on-site escalation point for customer and property-owner concerns Coordinate installation scheduling, access requirements, and property restoration Provide daily production updates and participate in weekly construction meetings Maintain installation tracking records and report rework, failed inspections, and quality trends Requirements High school diploma or GED Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with fiber optic drop installation or OSP construction Minimum 1 year of experience leading or supervising field construction or installation crews Strong working knowledge of fiber optic drop installation methods, materials, and best practices for aerial and buried applications Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, splice schematics, and drop assignment maps Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Ability to travel up to 100% for project assignments Proficiency with a tablet or mobile device for daily reporting and production tracking Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working at heights Ability to work 40 to 60+ hours per week as project demands require Strong interpersonal skills for professional interaction with customers and property owners Preferred: FTTH/FTTP drop installation at scale across multiple project areas Preferred: Familiarity with grant-funded broadband deployment programs and compliance documentation Preferred: OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification Preferred: Experience with fiber optic splicing and testing Preferred: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent productivity tools Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in fiber optic drop installation methods and project management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. Capable of leading installation crews, managing logistics, and maintaining accurate production records. Highest-signal resume keywords Fiber Optic Drop Installation Field Construction Supervision Construction Drawing Interpretation OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification Production Tracking with Mobile Devices ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Fiber Optic Installation Methods Aerial and Buried Applications Material Inventory Management Quality Inspection Splice Schematics Reading Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Problem-Solving Team Leadership Certifications & Qualifications OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification Industry Keywords Grant-Funded Broadband Deployment Construction Compliance Installation Scheduling Customer Interaction Physical Labor Requirements Tools & Technologies Tablet for Reporting Microsoft Office Suite #J-18808-Ljbffr