Field Construction Supervisor / Telecom

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the Teams Building Vermont’s Telecommunications Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Telecom Field Construction Supervisor to oversee and support telecom network construction projects throughout the Burlington, Vermont market. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing field operations, supporting crews, driving project timelines, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safe, efficient execution across multiple telecommunications projects.

The ideal candidate is a strong field leader with proven telecom construction experience who is equally comfortable managing crews in the field and coordinating operations from the office. We are looking for someone local to the Burlington area who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can lead by example while helping grow and develop high-performing teams.

As our New England operations continue to expand, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization with long-term project stability and advancement opportunities.

What You Will Do:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, technical oversight, and administration of telecom construction crews.
• Oversee the installation and construction of telecommunications network elements in both Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) environments.
• Manage field construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to customer specifications.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, schedules, and project priorities across multiple active construction projects.
• Review work maps, prints, and construction designs to ensure quality execution and productivity.
• Monitor daily production, quality performance, and time reporting for field teams.
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and operational support to construction personnel.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop field technicians and team leads to drive accountability and performance.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, urgency, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify construction challenges and roadblocks and implement effective solutions in real time.
• Regularly communicate project status, risks, timelines, and resource needs with project management and leadership teams.
• Support workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, retention, and employee development initiatives.
• Collaborate with training teams to support employee growth and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, customer requirements, OSHA regulations, DOT standards, and industry safety practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for elevated field or operational issues.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience supervising telecom construction projects in fiber optic and telecommunications environments.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and network activation.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting OTDR results, power meter testing, and splice loss documentation
• Strong knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) construction practices.
• Experience supporting aerial, underground, and buried fiber network construction.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, evolving construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical issues, operational challenges, and field escalations effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience reviewing construction prints, work maps, and project documentation.
• Understanding of supervisory techniques, employee relations, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Moderate computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.
• Ability to identify and address safety and quality concerns proactively.
• Independent thinker with strong decision-making abilities and accountability.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred.

Why Join Our Team?

• Growing telecommunications organization with long-term infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to lead major fiber network construction initiatives throughout Vermont and New England
• Strong leadership visibility and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on safety and quality
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to directly impact operational growth and team development

If you are an experienced telecom construction leader looking for your next opportunity to lead teams, build networks, and grow your career, we encourage you to apply today.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity. Drive and operate a vehicle, and/or bucket. Environmental conditions: exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise. Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer and/or face-to-face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier and fax machines regularly during the course of work. Work is performed in and out an office environment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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