Telecom Superintendent

Telecommunications Superintendent

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Superintendent to oversee the installation, coordination, and execution of telecommunications infrastructure projects within government and secure facility environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing telecommunications construction activities, supervising field technicians, coordinating with project managers and government representatives, and ensuring all work meets applicable project specifications and quality standards.

This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in structured cabling systems, fiber optic networks, copper infrastructure, and telecommunications room buildouts.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and coordinate daily telecommunications construction and installation activities across government project sites.
- Lead teams of telecommunications technicians, installers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution.
- Conduct site surveys, infrastructure assessments, and project evaluations to determine installation requirements.
- Review construction drawings, technical specifications, statements of work (SOWs), and project requirements.
- Prepare material estimates, lists of materials (LOMs), and installation plans based on project specifications.
- Coordinate with project managers, government representatives, IT departments, and other construction trades.
- Oversee installation, termination, splicing, labeling, and testing of fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
- Manage inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure installations.
- Supervise installation of horizontal cabling, riser cabling, and telecommunications backbone systems.
- Oversee construction and buildout of Main Distribution Frame (MDF), Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF), and telecommunications rooms (TRs).
- Ensure proper installation of Category 6 cabling, fiber optic systems, coaxial cabling, and associated network infrastructure.
- Oversee fiber optic fusion splicing, connector installations, and cabling performance testing.
- Coordinate secure and non-secure telecommunications infrastructure installations.
- Maintain inventory, coordinate material procurement needs, and communicate resource requirements to project management.
- Evaluate and implement approved change orders and modifications to project scope.
- Prepare daily progress reports, installation documentation, and project status updates.
- Conduct quality inspections to verify installations comply with applicable codes, customer specifications, and contract requirements.
- Identify and address installation challenges, scheduling concerns, and technical issues.
- Maintain professional communication with government customers and project stakeholders.
- Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and customer expectations.

Required Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in telecommunications infrastructure installation and construction supervision.
- Demonstrated experience leading telecommunications technicians and managing installation teams.
- BICSI Technician certification.
- Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, including copper, fiber optic, and coaxial infrastructure.
- Experience with ISP and OSP telecommunications installations.
- Experience installing, terminating, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting fiber optic cabling.
- Proficiency in fiber optic fusion splicing and connector termination.
- Experience with telecommunications room construction, including MDF, IDF, and TR installations.
- Ability to interpret telecommunications construction drawings, technical specifications, and statements of work.
- Experience conducting site surveys, material takeoffs, and project assessments.
- Knowledge of applicable telecommunications installation codes and quality standards.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.