TekCom Resources is seeking an experienced
Operations Manager to oversee daily field operations, construction crews, and project performance for a telecommunications infrastructure organization in Canton, TX.
This role manages multiple projects and crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in telecommunications construction, outside plant (OSP) infrastructure, fiber optic deployment, and field operations leadership.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee daily operations across multiple telecommunications construction projects, field crews, and operational locations.
- Manage project schedules, workforce assignments, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to meet production goals.
- Supervise field personnel and construction supervisors, ensuring accountability for productivity, workmanship, safety, and performance.
- Monitor daily production quantities, project milestones, labor utilization, and overall operational efficiency.
- Oversee applicable aerial and underground fiber construction activities, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
- Conduct regular field visits to evaluate progress, resolve construction challenges, and maintain quality standards.
- Track project costs, labor expenses, equipment utilization, and material consumption to support budget and profitability goals.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, customers, and subcontractors to maintain schedules and resolve operational issues.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and applicable construction standards.
- Oversee administrative functions, including timesheets, production reports, material tracking, billing documentation, and safety records.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, crew productivity, and overall project performance.
- Provide operational updates and performance reports to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5–10 years of experience in telecommunications construction, fiber optic infrastructure, OSP construction, utility construction, or a related field.
- Proven experience supervising multiple construction crews, field teams, or projects.
- Strong understanding of construction operations, scheduling, production management, and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of construction safety practices, quality standards, and OSHA requirements.
- Ability to monitor project performance, manage competing priorities, and resolve operational challenges.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and travel to active construction sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Construction Manager, General Superintendent, or Field Operations Manager in telecommunications.
- Experience overseeing FTTH, broadband deployment, or aerial and underground fiber construction projects.
- Familiarity with directional drilling, trenching, conduit installation, fiber placement, and utility coordination.
- Experience managing subcontractors, project budgets, labor costs, and construction productivity.
- Knowledge of construction management software and field reporting systems.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training.
- Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Top Skills for Success
This role requires strong leadership, multi-crew management, and a solid understanding of OSP and fiber construction operations. The ideal candidate will excel at managing production schedules, controlling costs, coordinating resources, and maintaining safety and quality standards while effectively communicating with field teams, customers, and senior leadership.
What Will Catch Our Eye
We're particularly interested in candidates who have successfully managed multiple aerial and underground fiber construction crews, delivered projects on schedule and within budget, and demonstrated measurable improvements in productivity and operational performance. Experience overseeing large-scale broadband deployments, managing subcontractors, and growing field operations will help candidates stand out.
Key Terms
Operations Manager, Telecom Operations Manager, OSP Operations Manager, Fiber Construction Manager, Field Operations Manager, Construction Superintendent, Telecommunications Construction, OSP, FTTH, FTTx, Fiber Optic Construction, Aerial Construction, Underground Construction, Directional Drilling, HDD, Trenching, Conduit Installation, Fiber Placement, Crew Management, Subcontractor Management, Production Management, Construction Scheduling, Project Budgets, OSHA.
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer