Fiber Superintendent - Data Center at Kiewit in Abilene, TX

Requisition ID: 180851

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Fiber Superintendent to lead field execution for fiber optic installation on a large-scale data center project. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of OSP and/or ISP fiber construction, driving safety, quality, and production across multiple crews and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate brings strong field leadership experience within telecommunications infrastructure and mission critical environments, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex fiber installation scopes while maintaining aggressive schedules and high-quality standards.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This role is based in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution

• Provide direct oversight of OSP and ISP fiber installation crews, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements
• Manage daily construction activities including conduit and innerduct installation

Fiber pulling and routing

• Rack and cabinet installation
• Fiber splicing and testing operations
• Coordinate field activities across multiple crews to maintain production targets and schedule adherence

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion Kiewit’s safety-first culture, ensuring all work is executed in compliance with site safety standards and procedures
• Conduct daily field walks, safety meetings, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Ensure all fiber installations meet quality standards, specifications, and client expectations, particularly in mission critical environments

Planning, Sequencing & Coordination

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term work plans, ensuring proper sequencing of installation activities
• Coordinate with general contractor, client stakeholders, and other trades to align schedules and avoid conflicts
• Partner with project engineers and field engineers to ensure materials, equipment, and labor are aligned with project needs

Subcontractor Management

• Oversee and manage subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to contract scope, safety, and quality expectations
• Track production, provide direction, and address performance gaps proactively
• Ensure proper manpower planning and resource allocation to meet project milestones

Technical & Documentation Oversight

• Interpret and execute work based on construction drawings, specifications, and design documents
• Ensure accurate as-built documentation, redlines, and turnover packages are maintained
• Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and design clarifications

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of experience in fiber optic construction, with progressive leadership experience in the field
• Proven experience leading OSP and/or ISP fiber installation crews

Strong working knowledge of:

• Conduit and innerduct systems
• Fiber installation, splicing, and testing
• Data center fiber infrastructure (racks, pathways, patching)

Experience managing:

• Daily construction activities and field execution
• Manpower coordination and production tracking
• Subcontractor oversight
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication skills with ability to coordinate across field teams, GC, and client stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience working on large-scale data center or mission critical projects
• Background in design-build or EPC environments
• Familiarity with commissioning, turnover, and high-performance facility standards
• OSHA certifications or equivalent safety training
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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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