Field Superintendent (Telecommunications / Fiber)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Field Superintendent at Greenlight Networks is responsible for managing small to large construction projects, overseeing subcontractors, and ensuring that all field operations align with company standards. This role requires strong leadership in coordinating labor and schedules to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective project completion. The Field Superintendent will also uphold safety standards, maintain open communication with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry regulations.

This position supports the greater Lehigh Valley region, including but not limited to Allentown, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Easton, PA; Phillipsburg, NJ; and Washington, NJ. Candidates residing within the territory, preferably in or near Bethlehem, PA, to facilitate efficient travel throughout the service area are preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Site Supervision: Direct all on-site construction activities, including managing subcontractors, tradespeople, and foremen to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality execution.
• Project Coordination: Oversee pre-construction, construction, and post-construction tasks, working closely with construction coordinators to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain project schedules. Regularly communicate with the construction coordinators regarding the status of the job and assist with project meetings as needed.
• Project Timeline Management: Oversee project schedules, identify potential setbacks, and implement strategies to maintain progress while ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Quality Control: Ensure all work meets Greenlight Networks quality standards, industry regulations, and customer expectations. Perform safety audits of our contractors to ensure that safe working practices, proper PPE, traffic control and other safe work practices are being followed.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Manage the performance of subcontractors, ensuring that work is completed according to project plans and timelines. Regularly communicate with subcontractors to address any issues, track progress, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. Work closely with the project team to ensure all tasks are completed on schedule and in compliance with project specifications.
• Customer & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary on-site contact, keeping customers and internal teams informed of progress, challenges, and solutions. Foster good working relationships with owners, architects, and other stakeholders.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate project records, including daily reports, change orders, safety meeting notes, and project status updates. Ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted on time. This includes daily tracking of Quality Check Punchlist items, live running tracker of our construction print to notate any changes, and submitting field-verified as-builts upon completion of the project.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively address construction challenges to keep projects on track, utilizing problem-solving techniques to resolve issues efficiently, including emergency response availability and coordination.
• Assist with other engineering tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel within all Greenlight Networks markets as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Experience in telecom, fiber network design, or outside plant construction is beneficial.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deliverables while successfully communicating with contractors and vendors performing the work.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with a focus on efficiency.
• Demonstrate collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to work well with both internal and external parties to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Proficiency in construction software, PDF editor (Bluebeam), Microsoft Office Suite, and Sitetracker.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of construction best practices, safety regulations, and quality control procedures.
• Ability to navigate active construction sites and work in varying conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Other Requirements

• High school diploma required, vocational or college degree in construction management or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing subcontractors, overseeing field operations, and executing construction projects.
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Experience and/or knowledge of fiber network design or construction is highly desirable.
• Experience and/or knowledge of utility poles and attachments highly desirable.

Compensation:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The annual salary for this role is between $57,000 – $75,000 . The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at