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Construction Supervisor | Aerial & Underground OSP Construction | Telecommunications Infrastructure

Location: Fresno, CA / Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, W2
Pay: $90,000 - $130,000 Annually DOE + Benefits
Industry: Telecommunications Construction, Fiber Optic Construction, Broadband Infrastructure, Utility Construction

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Turn Around Communications, Inc. (TACI) is a national telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, and digital infrastructure services provider supporting fiber optic networks, ISP deployments, utility construction, and mission-critical infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager with strong hands-on experience managing both aerial and underground telecommunications construction projects throughout the Fresno and Madera markets.

This position is ideal for a proven leader who understands fiber optic construction, aerial plant, underground utility construction, restoration, crew management, customer relations, and operational execution.

Position Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of aerial and underground OSP construction projects, including fiber optic deployment, utility construction, restoration activities, quality control, safety compliance, project scheduling, customer communication, and workforce management.

The successful candidate will lead field supervisors, construction crews, subcontractors, and vendors while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Primary Responsibilities

Construction Operations Management

• Manage aerial and underground fiber optic construction projects throughout assigned markets
• Oversee daily operations for construction crews, subcontractors, and field supervisors
• Ensure projects are completed according to customer specifications, engineering standards, and company requirements
• Monitor project productivity, manpower utilization, equipment usage, and production goals
• Perform field audits and inspections to ensure quality and safety compliance
• Support emergency restoration activities and outage response when required

Project Management

• Manage project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, and material forecasting
• Review daily production reports, work hours, and material usage for accuracy
• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reporting, and as-built records
• Coordinate resources and staffing requirements to support project execution
• Identify risks and develop solutions to maintain project schedules

Customer & Team Leadership

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, municipalities, property owners, and project stakeholders
• Resolve customer concerns and field issues professionally
• Lead project review meetings and operational updates
• Provide training, mentoring, and leadership development for field personnel
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety programs
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and quality audits
• Promote safe excavation, aerial construction, and traffic control practices
• Ensure all work is completed according to customer and industry standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of telecommunications, CATV, fiber optic, or OSP construction experience
• Minimum 4 years of construction management or supervisory experience
• Strong hands-on experience with both aerial and underground fiber optic construction
• Experience managing multiple crews and projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of aerial strand and fiber construction, pole line work, underground utility construction, conduit installation, directional boring, and restoration practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience reading utility prints, construction drawings, and project documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish
• OSHA 30 Certification
• CDL License
• Experience with construction management and job tracking software
• Experience supporting major broadband, ISP, telecommunications, or utility construction programs
• Knowledge of fiber optic network deployment methodologies

What Success Looks Like

• Projects completed safely, on time, and within budget
• High customer satisfaction and strong client relationships
• Efficient management of labor, equipment, and resources
• Strong field leadership and crew development
• Consistent achievement of production and profitability goals
• Accurate reporting, documentation, and project tracking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk active construction sites regularly
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
• Ability to support field operations throughout the Fresno and Madera markets
• Participation in on-call and emergency response rotations when required

Why Join TACI?

• Full-Time W2 Employment
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Growing National Telecommunications Contractor
• Opportunity to Lead Major Broadband and Fiber Infrastructure Projects
• Work with a company focused on quality, safety, culture, and long-term growth

Join a company where your leadership matters and your career can grow. Apply today.

• Must have the ability to pass background screening and drug testing.