Construction Supervisor

Location: Northwood

Position Overview

Verita Telecommunications Corporation is seeking a motivated and skilled Construction Supervisor to oversee day-to-day field operations across underground and aerial telecommunications construction projects. This frontline leadership role is responsible for managing in-house and subcontractor crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining quality control, and meeting project timelines.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, solutions-focused, and highly organized, with a solid understanding of both aerial and underground telecom construction methods. This position is a key player in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Crew Leadership & Site Management

* Supervise and support underground and aerial construction crews, including operators, laborers, linemen, and locators.

* Conduct daily tailgate meetings to communicate jobsite goals, safety topics, and daily work plans.

* Coach and mentor less experienced team members and hold crews accountable for safety, quality, and production.

* Coordinate with job site foremen to ensure production goals are achieved.

2. Safety & Compliance

* Enforce compliance with OSHA, DOT, NESC, 811 regulations, and internal safety policies.

* Ensure proper use of PPE, climbing gear, fall protection, trench protection, and traffic control.

* Document and address near misses, hazards, and incidents; enforce stop-work authority when needed.

* Approve and submit daily safety documentation (e.g., JHAs, pre-job briefings).

* Conduct and document at least five jobsite safety inspections per week.

3. Project Execution & Quality Control

* Review job prints, permits, maps, and dig tickets before mobilization.

* Schedule work to optimize productivity and minimize delays.

* Oversee execution of trenching, boring, pole transfers, fiber lashing, slack storage, grounding, and cabinet/vault installation.

* Communicate field changes in real-time to managers for approval.

* Monitor installation quality of conduit, strand, fiber, tracer wire, and restoration work.

* Record redlines and field changes; ensure accurate documentation for project closeout.

4. Productivity & Resource Coordination

* Set daily and weekly production targets; monitor progress and troubleshoot delays.

* Track labor hours, equipment usage, and material consumption across multiple job sites.

* Communicate project status, material shortages, and permitting issues to management in a timely manner.

* Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, engineering, and subcontractors to minimize downtime.

5. Communication & Reporting

* Serve as the liaison between field crews, upper management, and clients.

* Maintain digital job documentation, including daily production reports, JHAs, safety forms, and logs.

* Provide accurate and timely updates to company leadership and project stakeholders.

* Represent company values and maintain professional conduct on all job sites.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

* 3+ years of experience in underground and/or aerial telecom construction supervision preferred.

* Proficient in reading and interpreting construction prints, city maps, and telecom designs.

* Working knowledge of NESC, OSHA, and state dig laws (811).

* Strong digital literacy; comfortable with tablets, spreadsheets, project tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

* Skilled in operating construction equipment (mini-excavators, trenchers, HDD rigs) and office equipment.

* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and assertively.

* Capable of making independent decisions and solving problems under pressure.

* High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or certifications are a plus.

* Must pass a background check and drug screening.

* Valid driver's license required; ability to travel to multiple job sites daily.

Performance Expectations

* Be consistently present and visible on active job sites.

* Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

* Demonstrate ownership of safety, quality, and crew performance.

* Lead by example with urgency, integrity, and professionalism.

* Deliver projects on time and to spec without compromising safety or quality.

Team Verita Benefits!

Financial Wellbeing

* Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase

* 401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness

* Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

* Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Planning for the Unexpected

* Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company

* Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company

* Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness