Fiber Splicing Construction Manager

Overview Manage all fiber splicing activities for aerial, underground, and inside plant (ISP) fiber optic projects. Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocations. Coordinate with project managers, construction supervisors, engineering teams, and customers to ensure project milestones are achieved. Monitor project budgets and control labor, equipment, and material costs. Prepare and provide project status reports, progress updates, and forecasts. Responsibilities Project Management: Manage fiber splicing activities for aerial, underground, and ISP fiber optic projects; develop project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocations; monitor project budgets; prepare status reports and forecasts. Fiber Splicing Operations: Oversee fiber optic cable preparation, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and restoration activities; review fiber design drawings, splice matrices, network schematics, and construction documents; document fiber assignments, splice records, and as-built drawings; coordinate emergency restoration and outage response activities. Team Leadership and Supervision: Supervise fiber splicers, lead technicians, subcontractors, and support personnel; recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate field employees; conduct performance evaluations and establish development plans; foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Quality Assurance and Control: Ensure all splicing work meets quality standards; review OTDR, power meter, and fiber loss test results for project acceptance; conduct field inspections and quality audits; implement corrective actions to address deficiencies. Safety and Compliance: Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations; conduct safety meetings, field inspections, and job hazard analyses; ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Customer and Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for splicing-related project activities; coordinate with utility companies, municipalities, contractors, and customers; address customer concerns and provide technical guidance as needed. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of fiber optic splicing experience. Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience in telecommunications construction. Strong understanding of fiber optic network architecture, splicing techniques, and testing procedures. Experience with aerial, underground, FTTH, and FTTx network deployments. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, splice diagrams, and utility maps. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing large‑scale fiber construction projects. Knowledge of carrier, broadband, and utility fiber networks. Fiber optic certifications or telecommunications-related certifications. Experience with GIS systems and electronic as-built documentation. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Technical Skills Fusion splicing, ribbon splicing, OTDR testing and analysis. Fiber characterization and troubleshooting. Network acceptance testing. Fiber documentation software. Project scheduling and planning. Budget and cost management. Quality control and assurance procedures. Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to travel frequently to project locations. Ability to stand, walk, turn, kneel, crouch, speak, and hear continuously; primarily on uneven surfaces. Benefits Competitive compensation paid weekly. Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD insurance. 401(k) with company match, vested day‑one. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service PTO. Pet Coverage. Legal Assistance Coverage. Overtime opportunities. Growth opportunities and more. EEO Statement We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr