Communications Field Manager
On-siteOrangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage all field personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable execution of field services, including staffing, project performance, client relationships, and operational excellence. Conduct regular safety reviews, team meetings, and performance reviews while addressing issues promptly. Monitor project budgets, labor forecasts, and resource requirements to maintain financial objectives and a minimum 50% billable utilization target. Serve as the primary escalation point for field inspectors, providing technical guidance and making timely decisions on project challenges. Develop staffing plans, coordinate hiring, and implement cross-training initiatives to optimize personnel assignments and workforce flexibility. Maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor while supporting business development efforts through exceptional service. Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to verify field work meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of telecommunications, fiber-optic, or utility construction experience
- Experience with FTTH, FTTx, OSP construction, fiber testing principles, and network infrastructure
- Knowledge of telecommunications construction methods, materials, and standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, maps, and technical drawings
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project documentation systems
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Frequent walking on uneven terrain and construction sites
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to drive long distances and travel throughout service territories
- Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and perform field inspections
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
- Experience with rural broadband or telecommunications cooperative projects
- Knowledge of RUS-funded telecommunications projects and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with GIS mapping, GPS data collection, and permitting processes
- Experience managing contractors and construction inspection programs
- OSHA safety training or related certifications
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