Construction Supervisor

About This Role

This Construction Supervisor role is a frontline leadership position responsible for overseeing daily field operations for telecommunications construction projects. The supervisor coordinates crews, upholds safety and quality standards, and drives productivity in a demanding and fast-paced work environment. This role requires strong communication, jobsite presence, planning, and the ability to manage both people and processes while maintaining the company's standards for safety, professionalism, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct field crews including operators, linemen, laborers, locators, and subcontractors
• Conduct daily tailgate meetings to review safety expectations, daily goals, and jobsite conditions
• Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, and attention to detail
• Identify skill gaps and provide coaching, mentorship, and corrective guidance when necessary
• Foster a strong team environment built on communication, respect, and accountability
• Serve as the primary point of contact between field crews and Operations Management
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, DOT, NESC, and state 811 regulations, as well as company and customer safety policies
• Verify utility locates and dig tickets are valid before any excavation begins
• Monitor proper use of PPE, fall protection, climbing gear, trench protection, and equipment safety procedures
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and correct them immediately
• Document and address all near misses, incidents, or hazards
• Approve and submit daily safety documentation including JHAs and pre-job briefings
• Enforce stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are present
• Conduct a minimum of five field safety inspections per week
• Review construction prints, maps, permits, and work orders prior to mobilization
• Plan and coordinate work activities to ensure efficient project execution and minimize downtime
• Oversee field operations
• Ensure all installations meet project specifications, required depths, and clearance requirements
• Confirm proper traffic control and jobsite safety measures are in place at all times
• Perform ongoing jobsite inspections to verify workmanship and compliance with project standards
• Inspect installed conduit, fiber, strand, vaults, hardware, tracer wire, and restoration work
• Track and document production metrics such as bore footage, trench length, and aerial placement
• Maintain accurate jobsite documentation including daily reports, safety logs, and production logs
• Communicate field changes, redlines, or scope adjustments to management in real time