Structured Cabling Superintendent Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Superintendent to lead field execution for telecommunications infrastructure on a largescale, missioncritical data center project in Abilene, Texas. This role is responsible for the daytoday supervision, coordination, and execution of telecom construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Kiewit's quality standards.

The Telecommunications Superintendent will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and trade partners to deliver complex structured cabling and fiber systems in a fastpaced, highly coordinated data center environment.

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you're ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S., with an office rotation at either our headquarters in Denver, CO or our area office in Lenexa, KS. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. 
One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit's adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Field Leadership & Execution

• Provide daily onsite supervision of telecommunications construction activities, serving as the primary field leader for telecom scopes.
• Plan, schedule, and execute work involving fiber optic and copper cabling, backbone systems, pathways, racks, cabinets, and equipment installation.
• Coordinate telecom work with electrical, mechanical, controls, and general construction teams to ensure proper sequencing and conflict resolution.
• Lead daily huddles, weekly lookahead planning, and manpower loading to meet aggressive project milestones.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce Kiewit's safety culture by leading safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ensuring compliance with OSHA, sitespecific, and client safety requirements.
• Ensure all telecom installations meet project specifications, industry standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC), and owner requirements.
• Conduct regular field inspections to verify workmanship, testing, labeling, and documentation standards.

Schedule, Cost & Productivity

• Monitor productivity, manpower, and material usage to support cost control and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate material deliveries and logistics to support justintime installation.
• Assist with quantity tracking, progress reporting, and identification of potential impacts or changes.

Team & Trade Partner Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, technicians, and craft personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and vendors performing telecom work.
• Partner with Project Managers and Field Engineers to resolve field issues and drive solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with owners, commissioning teams, inspectors, and other stakeholders related to telecom scope.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to meet data center operational readiness requirements.

Required

• 5+ years of experience supervising telecommunications or lowvoltage construction, preferably in data center or missioncritical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of fiber optic and structured cabling systems, including pathways, racks, cabinets, and testing requirements.
• Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate trades, and execute work in fastpaced, highaccountability environments.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, and schedule management.
• Willingness to work projectbased in Abilene, Texas, with extended hours as required by project demands.

Preferred

• Experience on hyperscale data center projects.
• Familiarity with BICSI standards, testing protocols, and documentation.
• Previous experience working with selfperform teams and multiple trade partners.
• Background working alongside electrical and controls teams on integrated systems.

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