OSP Construction Inspector (FTTH/Backbone)

OSP Construction Inspector (FTTH/Backbone)

Position Overview

Every build we take on ends with a community connected to a fiber network it will rely on for years. As an OSP Construction Inspector, you make sure it gets built right. You''ll oversee subcontractor crews on fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and backbone projects, covering outside plant (OSP) work from pre-construction walkouts through closeout, holding their work to the drawings and client standards.

You''ll be Telecon''s eyes on site, making the calls in the field. Expect to walk routes, track subcontractor production, catch problems before they become change orders, and document it all, in all weather. Some projects in this market are full turnkey builds that we own from start to finish, and the client is watching closely. There''s room to grow from this role within Telecon.

This role fits someone with 5+ years in fiber telecom and at least 3 of them spent inspecting OSP construction or running it as a superintendent, foreman, or engineer. You''ve managed subcontractors, and you understand placing methods and design well enough to catch a problem before it''s in the ground. You read construction drawings, route maps, utility prints, and as-builts with confidence, and you know when work has drifted outside the scope of work. You stay organized across several jobs and can tell a subcontractor to redo work without damaging the relationship. If you want to be the reason a job closes out clean, this is that role.

Quick Facts

• Location: Federal Way, WA and surrounding areas
• Wage: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour, with potential for overtime
• Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a couple of evenings a week until 8 or 9 p.m. and about one weekend a month

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect subcontractor work on FTTH and backbone projects, including drilling, conduit and fiber placement, and splicing, from pre-construction planning through final closeout.
• Manage relationships with all project stakeholders, including clients, municipalities, property owners, permit holders, and plant owners, and stay in contact with state, county, and city agencies about planned or overlapping projects.
• Lead pre-construction walkouts and meetings, review upcoming projects for roadblocks, and confirm locates are clear and property owner and city requirements are met before crews start.
• Manage crew schedules, including where crews start and when each job is expected to finish, and make sure subcontractors have what they need to keep working.
• Review construction drawings and specifications for constructability and compliance, and make sure field work matches the approved design.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections of workmanship, materials, and progress, and keep accurate inspection reports and construction documentation.
• Track and report daily production and materials to the client, including conduit and fiber placement quantities.
• Update as-builts daily.
• Identify and report discrepancies in methods, materials, or scope, and work with Project Managers to resolve field issues.
• Identify, quote, and submit change requests for work beyond standard scope, and get approval before that work proceeds.
• Coordinate hard surface restoration with subcontractors, including scheduling and walking it with inspectors.
• Close out projects by walking them with stakeholders, completing a final quality control inspection, and confirming every change request has been submitted and approved.
• Enforce safety policies, client standards, and regulatory requirements on every site.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of fiber telecommunications experience.
• 3+ years of OSP construction inspection, supervision, or engineering experience (such as superintendent, foreman, or OSP engineer), including performing QA/QC inspections.
• Experience managing subcontractor crews.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, fiber route maps, utility prints, and as-built documentation.
• Working knowledge of aerial and underground placement methods and OSP design, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) guidelines, OSP construction standards, and permitting requirements.
• Ability to identify change orders by reading a scope of work (SOW), knowing what the contract covers, and flagging out-of-scope work for approval.
• Comfort using field reporting software on a phone or laptop, plus Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional communication skills and the judgment to make sound field decisions without constant supervision.
• Valid driver''s license and the ability to travel to project sites in and around Federal Way.
• Availability for extended days, evenings, and occasional weekends as construction schedules require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) test results and fiber testing documentation.
• Experience with geographic information system (GIS) mapping tools.

This position requires successful completion of a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including walking 2 to 5 miles a day through neighborhoods and job sites. Employees must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment

This role is performed primarily outdoors on active construction sites and in neighborhoods, with regular exposure to weather, traffic, and active construction zones. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision from Day 1 - Cigna and Guardian, HSA-eligible option available
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match - 100% on your first 1%, plus 50% on the next 5% contributed
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential support anytime, anywhere, for stress, sleep, financial concerns, and more
• Company Discount Program - Savings on insurance, wireless, travel, entertainment, and more
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Vehicle
• Full-Time, Year-Round Work
• Voluntary Benefits Available - Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, legal

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow''s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes. Learn more at telecon.com.

Telecon values different views and new ideas, and is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace for all as an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the application and interview process.

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