Telecommunications Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site supervision of telecommunications construction activities, including fiber optic and copper cabling, backbone systems, and equipment installation.
• Coordinate telecom work with electrical, mechanical, and general construction teams to ensure proper sequencing and conflict resolution.
• Enforce Kiewit’s safety culture by leading safety meetings, conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ensuring compliance with OSHA and site-specific requirements.
• Ensure all installations meet project specifications and industry standards such as BICSI, TIA/EIA, and NEC.
• Monitor productivity, manpower, and material usage to support cost control and schedule adherence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, technicians, and craft personnel while overseeing subcontractors and vendors.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to meet data center operational readiness requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supervising telecommunications or low-voltage construction, preferably in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of fiber optic and structured cabling systems, including pathways, racks, and cabinets.
• Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate trades, and execute work in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, and schedule management.
• Willingness to work project-based in Abilene, Texas, including extended hours and weekends as required by project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on hyperscale data center projects.
• Familiarity with BICSI standards, testing protocols, and documentation.
• Previous experience working with self-perform teams and multiple trade partners.
• Background working alongside electrical and controls teams on integrated systems.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life and disability insurance.

About the Company

Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering organization. The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States, including data centers, energy, and water sectors. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence, offering our employees stability and significant career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization.