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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for supervisor telecom construction underground in the United States is $95,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Supervisor Telecom Construction Underground oversees the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground telecommunications infrastructure. They manage teams, ensure projects follow safety regulations, and coordinate with engineers and project managers to meet deadlines and budgets. The role requires knowledge of construction methods, telecom systems, and compliance standards. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for handling challenges in the field.

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Success as a Supervisor Telecom Construction Underground requires expertise in underground utility construction, a thorough understanding of telecom infrastructure, and experience leading teams, often supported by relevant industry certifications such as OSHA safety and a valid driver's license. Familiarity with project management software, GIS mapping tools, and line location equipment is typically necessary for overseeing operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills help foster effective teamwork and address challenges in dynamic field environments. These abilities are critical for ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to industry standards.

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Supervisors in underground telecom construction often face challenges such as coordinating complex schedules across multiple subcontractors, adapting to unforeseen site conditions, and ensuring the constant safety of their crew. Managing work in varied environments—such as city streets or remote rural areas—requires quick problem-solving and careful planning. You'll be responsible for meeting tight deadlines while complying with safety and regulatory requirements, which makes strong organizational and leadership skills essential. The role also includes regular communication with clients, inspectors, and utility providers, so being able to resolve issues efficiently and professionally is key.

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Telecom Construction Supervisor

FiberTel, LLC

Portland, OR • On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time, Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah's Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About this Role

FiberTel, LLC is hiring a Telecom Construction Supervisor for our Portland, OR location.

The Telecom Construction Supervisor will oversee the operations of multiple construction sites and the daily activities at each site. She/he will be responsible for the overall progress of the project as well as the scheduling of workers and the delivery of equipment and materials. He/she will supervise the foreman and crews performing work at each job site. This position will be accountable for the timely completion of the project and ensuring that the project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. 

The Telecom Construction Supervisor should have a good understanding of aerial and underground construction for OSP Fiber/Telecom projects start to finish.

Pay: $85k-100k/yr + daily per diem + travel accommodations.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities: 

All phases of telecommunication construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment. 

  • Maintain strict build-out schedule and make changes as necessary to ensure deadlines are met 
  • Perform inspection of job sites and individual work duties 
  • Maintain a daily job-site log 
  • Perform quality control duties per job site 
  • Participate in required supervisor meetings 
  • Ensure that each team member is aware of quality and safety standards and company policies 
  • Assist in training foreman and crew members 
  • Create and maintain positive relationships with workers, customers, suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors 
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and verify work is completed 
  • Coordinate construction services and activities 
  • Ensure job site safety is being met 
  • Mediate disputes or complaints with third parties 
  • Approve daily timecard submissions for foreman and crew members 
What You'll Bring

Qualifications: 

  • Must have 5+ years telecom experience
  • 1-3 years of experience as a construction foreman 
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. 
  • Possess a valid driver's license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position. 
  • A good driving record is required. 
  • Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner. 
  • Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner. 
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License is a plus (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders). 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc. 
  • Willing and able to work in all weather conditions. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous construction experience

  • Able to perform all duties in telecommunication construction 

  • Ability to travel. 

Working Conditions: 

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels. 

Physical Requirements: 

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

What You'll Get

Benefits Include: 

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 
  • Short & Long Term Disability 
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation 
  • Competitive Pay 

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee and is negotiable.

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required 

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement.

(https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) 

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. 

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.

FiberTel, LLC 

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

Employment Type: OTHER