Telecom Installation In Jobs in Cumberland, RI (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

The Site Foreman oversees day-to-day field operations for fiber-optic infrastructure projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project specifications 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 and clients. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of fiber construction methods and the ability to drive consistent productivity and quality across all phases of a project.

Key Metrics:

• On-time completion of construction milestones

• Compliance with safety standards and zero lost-time incidents

• Quality of fiber installation, splicing prep, and enclosure work

• Accurate daily reporting and documentation

• Effective crew management and productive work environment

• Minimal rework and adherence to project specifications

• Positive client and inspector feedback

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead field crews in the installation of fiber-optic infrastructure, including trenching, duct installation, conduit systems, hand holes, and aerial support where applicable.

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

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

• Review plans, prints, and specifications to confirm accuracy and proactively resolve issues.

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

• Ensure high-quality workmanship that meets industry and company standards for fiber installation.

• Conduct on-site troubleshooting and problem-solving to keep construction moving efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor crew members; assist with training on tools, equipment, and fiber-optic construction practices.

• 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 other fiber-related infrastructure.

• Support prep work for splicing, including labeling, slack storage, enclosure mounting, and pathway cleanliness.

• Ensure proper restoration of work areas, including asphalt, concrete, landscaping, and other surfaces per contract requirements.

• Document daily progress, redlines, safety observations, and issues using company-provided apps or logs.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in fiber-optic or telecom construction. · 1+ years in a leadership or crew-lead position.

• Strong understanding of underground and/or aerial fiber construction methods. · Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, and splice schedules.

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

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

• Ability to perform physical labor in various outdoor conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in fiber construction with at least 2 years supervising crews.

• Experience with microtrenching, conduit jetting, or fiber-blowing equipment.

• Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or equipment operator certifications.

• Familiarity with GIS tools, GPS equipment, and digital reporting platforms.

• Knowledge of splice enclosure types, cable prep, and best practices for fiber protection.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and crew-management abilities

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Deep understanding of fiber-optic construction practices and materials

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Detail-oriented approach to quality control and documentation

• Safety-focused mindset with proactive risk mitigation

• Ability to build positive relationships with crews, inspectors, and clients

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in awkward or confined positions for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials on active construction sites.

• Ability to climb ladders, enter manholes or vaults, and work at heights on scaffolding, lifts, or poles as required by the project.

• Ability to use hands and arms for handling, reaching, grasping, operating power tools, and performing repetitive motions.

• Adequate vision to read plans, labels, safety signs, and to safely navigate job sites with moving equipment and uneven terrain.

• Adequate hearing to communicate with team members and respond to job-site warnings or equipment signals in high-noise environments.

• Mental focus and situational awareness necessary to safely perform tasks around heavy equipment, energized systems, or hazardous conditions.

• Ability to manage and track multiple work activities, tasks, and changing project conditions in a dynamic construction environment.

Physical Exertion:

• Frequently exerts 50–75 pounds of force to lift, carry, move, or position materials, tools, and equipment; heavier lifting may be required with team assistance.

• Regularly performs physical labor requiring standing, walking, climbing, and working on uneven ground for long periods.

• May involve working in confined spaces, elevated areas, trenches, and other physically demanding environments.

• Frequent travel on foot across job sites, including navigating between work areas, levels, or terrain changes.

• May require operating hand and power tools, pulling fiber or cable, setting equipment, or handling construction materials.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor construction environments and active job sites.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and direct sunlight.

• Frequent presence of dust, dirt, construction debris, and uneven terrain.

• Noise levels can be high due to heavy machinery, power tools, and ongoing construction activities.

• Work may occur in confined spaces, at heights, or near traffic depending on project requirements.

Hazards

• Potential exposure to slips, trips, and falls on uneven or obstructed surfaces.

• Risks associated with working at heights, ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms.

• Proximity to heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and power tools.

• Possible exposure to electrical hazards, underground utilities, and sharp or heavy materials.

• Repetitive motions and lifting requirements leading to ergonomic strain.

• Environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures, loud noise, and airborne particulates.

Safety Precautions:

• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility apparel, and steel-toe boots.

• Participation in regular safety briefings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ongoing safety training.

• Adherence to all company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and site-specific rules.

• Use of fall protection systems when working at heights.

• Proper lifting techniques and regular breaks to reduce ergonomic strain.

• Maintaining situational awareness and clear communication with crew members and equipment operators.

Disclaimer:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• The Company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.