Job Description
Job Description Fiber Superintendent - Ground-Up Data Center Construction (South Chicago) We are seeking an experienced
Fiber Superintendent to oversee the installation, routing, testing, and quality of
fiber optic infrastructure for
ground-up data center construction projects in the
South Chicago region . This role requires deep technical knowledge of
OSP/ISP fiber systems , structured cabling, pathways, containment, and mission-critical installation standards.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in North America; visa sponsorship is not available. Key Responsibilities On-Site Fiber Installation Leadership - Provide daily field supervision for fiber optic installation , ensuring work meets design specifications, industry standards, and data center reliability requirements.
- Oversee installation of fiber raceways, cable trays, ladder racks, innerduct, conduit, and distribution frames .
- Manage both OSP (outside plant) and ISP (inside plant) fiber construction, including duct banks, vaults, building entries, and fiber room build-outs.
Fiber Routing, Termination & Splicing Oversight - Supervise routing, pulling, labeling, dressing, and securing of fiber optic cabling-single-mode and multi-mode.
- Oversee all termination and splicing activities, ensuring precision workmanship and adherence to manufacturer and TIA standards.
- Verify routing plans, cable counts, and pathway assignments to avoid conflicts and maintain redundancy layouts.
Testing, Quality & Commissioning Support - Lead fiber testing activities, including OTDR, power meter/light source , end-to-end certification, and polarity verification.
- Document test results, track deficiencies, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Support commissioning teams to ensure fiber systems are fully integrated and ready to support network startup and IST.
Coordination with GC, Trades & Network Teams - Coordinate daily with General Contractors , low-voltage teams, electricians, and mechanical trades to ensure fiber installations align with MEP sequencing and overall construction progress.
- Participate in coordination meetings to ensure pathways, penetrations, and supports are completed ahead of fiber installation.
- Collaborate with network engineers and owner teams to validate rack layouts, patch panel configurations, and distribution pathways.
Quality, Safety & Compliance - Enforce strict quality standards for fiber installation, ensuring proper bend radius, cable management, secure routing, and environmental protection.
- Ensure compliance with TIA, BICSI, NEC, and project-specific standards.
- Maintain safety protocols for elevated work, ladder use, mechanical rooms, and congested spaces.
Documentation & Reporting - Maintain accurate installation logs, test documentation, as-built updates, labeling records, and pathway status reports.
- Provide regular updates to project managers, commissioning teams, and network stakeholders.
Qualifications - 5-10+ years of experience supervising fiber optic, structured cabling, or low-voltage installations on large-scale construction projects.
- Experience with data center or mission-critical fiber systems (required).
- Strong understanding of OSP/ISP fiber installation, splicing, termination, and testing.
- Ability to read and interpret fiber routing diagrams, RCPs, riser diagrams, and pathway drawings.
- Proven experience coordinating with GCs, network engineers, and MEP teams.
- Strong field leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on, on-site leadership style with ability to manage fast-paced deployment environments.
Preferred Qualifications - BICSI certification (TECH, INST, or RCDD).
- Experience with hyperscale or multi-building data center campus fiber networks.
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and fiber testing/reporting software.
Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering the high-performance fiber backbone needed for
ground-up, mission-critical data center projects in the Chicago region. If you excel in precision installation and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, we'd like to speak with you.
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