Construction Field Inspector

Description

Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Construction Field Inspector will ensure that Fiber‑to‑the‑Home (FTTH) build projects adhere to outside‑plant construction plans, designs, and permits. The role involves field inspections, coordinating project close‑outs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. A strong understanding of FTTH construction, underground utilities, and field operations is required to meet quality, safety, and schedule expectations.

• Conduct field inspections to ensure FTTH build compliance with outside plant plans, designs, and permits.
• Verify job site health and safety standards, insurance coverage, and contractor onboarding documentation.
• Monitor fieldwork progress against project schedules, including documentation, daily worksheets, and material demands.
• Track and validate fieldwork performance with senior construction and project managers to meet forecasts.
• Review construction plans to understand scope and specifications and communicate them to field teams.
• Coordinate review of as‑built information with the Construction Manager and ensure timely documentation distribution.
• Facilitate project close‑out with the client to obtain final sign‑off.
• Collaborate with Operations for timely turnover of projects to sales and drop crews.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation in construction and maintenance.
• Familiarity with construction hazards and safety measures on‑site.
• Ability to manage difficult customer and employee situations professionally.
• Capable of issuing, monitoring, and quality‑checking work efficiently and safely.
• Strong communication skills and effective teamwork.
• Experience with damage prevention and incident reporting.
• Minimum 5 years underground infrastructure fieldwork.
• At least 5 years FTTH telecom construction, including fiber placement, splicing, optical testing, and cable TV pathways.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction plans and ability to interpret/communicate scope.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Agility & Collaboration: move fast, adapt with courage, and solve challenges together.

Benefits

Joining telMAX offers the opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic environment with a competitive variable compensation package and hybrid work options. Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a health spending account, and an RRSP matching program. The company is committed to equity, accessibility, and fostering an inclusive workplace.

• Competitive variable compensation package.
• Hybrid work options.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, health spending account, RRSP matching.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance