Day Shift Google Fiber Construction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The Construction Foreman (OSP/ISP) oversees day-to-day field operations for both outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber-optic infrastructure projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. This role provides hands-on leadership to field crews, coordinates subcontractors, manages site logistics, and serves as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, customers, and stakeholders.

The Foreman is responsible for the successful execution of underground, aerial, and building-based fiber infrastructure projects, including pathway construction, cable installation, fiber routing, termination support, equipment installation, and network infrastructure deployment. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge of fiber-optic construction methods across both OSP and ISP environments and can drive productivity, quality, and safety throughout all phases of a project.

Key Metrics

• On-time completion of construction and installation milestones

• Compliance with safety standards and zero lost-time incidents

• Quality of OSP and ISP fiber installations

• Accurate daily reporting and project documentation

• Effective crew management and productive work environment

• Minimal rework and adherence to project specifications

• Positive client, inspector, and stakeholder feedback

• Successful completion of testing, inspection, and acceptance requirements

• Material accountability and efficient resource utilization

Core Responsibilities

• Lead field crews in the installation of OSP and ISP fiber-optic infrastructure, including trenching, conduit systems, handholes, aerial pathways, riser systems, cable trays, innerduct, and building pathways.

• Coordinate daily work activities, ensuring proper sequencing, resource allocation, and adherence to project timelines.

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all team members follow company, customer, and OSHA standards.

• Review construction drawings, floor plans, specifications, and network designs to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Maintain clear communication with project managers, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Ensure high-quality workmanship for both outside plant and inside plant fiber installations.

• Conduct on-site troubleshooting and problem-solving to keep projects progressing efficiently.

• Support installation activities within telecommunications rooms, data centers, MDFs, IDFs, and customer facilities.

• Coordinate project closeout activities, including documentation, punch-list completion, and customer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor crew members while providing guidance on OSP and ISP construction practices, tools, and equipment.

• Verify material quantities, manage site inventory, and coordinate deliveries and equipment needs.

• Perform and oversee installation of conduit, microduct, innerduct, pull strings, vaults, cabinets, and aerial support infrastructure.

• Perform and oversee installation of cable tray systems, ladder racks, J-hooks, fiber raceways, telecommunications racks, cabinets, and pathway supports within buildings.

• Support fiber cable placement, routing, labeling, termination preparation, enclosure mounting, slack storage, and cable management activities.

• Coordinate installation and placement of telecommunications equipment, patch panels, fiber distribution panels, and related infrastructure.

• Ensure proper restoration of work areas and compliance with customer and contract requirements.

• Document daily progress, redlines, safety observations, production quantities, and issues using company reporting systems.

• Conduct site walkouts with clients, inspectors, and internal stakeholders.

• Verify all work meets quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fiber-optic, telecommunications, or network infrastructure construction.

• 1+ years in a leadership, crew lead, or foreman role.

• Strong understanding of both OSP and ISP fiber construction methodologies.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, floor plans, network diagrams, and splice documentation.

• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and proper use of PPE.

• Familiarity with telecommunications spaces including MDFs, IDFs, equipment rooms, and data centers.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between job sites.

• Ability to perform physical labor in various indoor and outdoor environments.

Preferred Qualifications