Jobs at Gem (Now Hiring) — 4 open

About the job

• Lead FTTH construction activities from mobilization through project completion
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers and internal teams to support project delivery
• Provide input on schedules, budgets, and construction planning
• Track production progress and report impacts to project milestones
• Support quantity documentation to ensure accurate billing
• Identify and communicate scope changes to project leadership

• Establish weekly production goals for internal crews and subcontractors
• Monitor production metrics such as units installed per day and construction progress
• Track schedule performance and escalate potential delays
• Assist with recovery plans for at-risk schedules
• Coordinate labor resources across projects
• Promote efficient construction practices to minimize rework

• Oversee subcontractor crews and monitor performance relative to safety, quality, and productivity expectations
• Provide guidance and mentorship to field teams
• Communicate project standards and expectations to all field personnel
• Support resolution of field issues impacting production and schedule
• Promote accountability and teamwork across crews and subcontractors

• Oversee aerial and underground OSP construction
• Ensure compliance with permits, ROW requirements, and local regulations
• Support inspection and quality control processes
• Monitor restoration activities and ensure proper site conditions
• Ensure accurate field redlines and as-built documentation
• Collaborate with Engineering, Logistics, and Project Controls teams

• Promote a strong safety culture across all construction activities
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
• Monitor incident reporting and implement corrective actions
• Support safety training initiatives for field teams

• Provide weekly construction progress updates to project leadership
• Track production performance and field activity reports
• Communicate operational risks early
• Maintain consistent communication with internal teams and clients
• Support project reporting and documentation requirements

• Supervise Foremen, field crews, and subcontractor teams
• Promote accountability for safety, quality, and productivity
• Support hiring and development of field personnel
• Encourage continuous improvement and operational discipline
• Foster a positive and collaborative field environment

• Safety Compliance – OSHA adherence and incident rates
• Schedule Adherence – Projects delivered on or ahead of schedule
• Production Efficiency – Units installed per day versus targets
• Quality & Rework – Number of corrective actions or rework incidents
• Team & Subcontractor Coordination – Crew and subcontractor effectiveness, adherence to plan, and timely task completion

• 5+ years of Telecommunications Construction experience
• Experience supporting FTTH or large-scale OSP fiber deployments
• Strong understanding of aerial and underground fiber construction
• Experience coordinating field crews and subcontractors
• Familiarity with telecom construction standards and permitting processes
• Experience using construction management and scheduling tools
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent construction activities
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Consistently deliver projects on schedule
• Maintain strong safety performance across all jobsites
• Improve field productivity and crew/subcontractor performance
• Provide accurate construction progress reporting
• Reduce rework through improved field execution
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and clients

• Operationally focused and solutions-oriented
• Experienced in managing telecom construction field operations
• Skilled at mentoring and guiding field crews
• Highly organized and proactive in managing construction activities
• Committed to safety, quality, and operational efficiency