Quality Auditor / Fiber and Coax OSP Construction

We're looking for a Telecommunications Construction Quality Auditor with strong coax and fiber construction experience to perform quality audits and verify telecommunications infrastructure in the field. This is an independent, field-focused role where you'll be responsible for ensuring construction quality, identifying deficiencies, documenting findings, and verifying completed rework.

If you're a hands-on telecom professional who enjoys being in the field rather than sitting behind a desk all day, this is a great opportunity to use your construction and network knowledge in a quality-focused role. You'll work with contractors and network teams, see a wide variety of construction projects, and have the autonomy to manage your assigned audits from inspection through closeout.

Required Skills & Experience

• Coax and fiber telecommunications construction experience are a must
• Construction quality inspection or auditing experience
• Ability to read and interpret telecommunications design prints
• Basic computer skills
• Experience using Microsoft applications
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assigned audits
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Reliable transportation

Desired Skills & Experience

• Network Maintenance Technician experience
• Experience with Smartsheet
• Experience with Microsoft Teams
• Experience inspecting nodes, amplifiers, power supplies, fiber taps, and enclosures
• Experience working directly with construction contractors or business partners

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform construction quality audits on coax and fiber infrastructure
• Inspect nodes, amplifiers, power supplies, fiber taps, enclosures, and related network equipment
• Verify construction follows approved designs, specifications, and applicable standards
• Review and document audit findings and required rework
• Verify rework and repairs have been completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Serve as the primary day-to-day field interface with contractors
• Coordinate with Regional Network Technicians and other project stakeholders
• Verify new or upgraded power supplies are installed and operational prior to cutover
• Update job documentation and maps for path verification and quality control
• Maintain accurate project, audit, production, material, and labor records
• Generate construction and project reports
• Assist with troubleshooting and clearing inspected jobs
• Support safety compliance through field inspections and worksite visits

Tech Breakdown

• Coax / HFC
• Fiber Optics
• Nodes
• Amplifiers
• Power Supplies
• Fiber Taps
• Enclosures
• Telecommunications Construction
• Design Prints
• JT / Polaris
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Office

Daily Responsibilities

• Manage assigned audits, which may include one or multiple locations
• Conduct field inspections and document findings
• Review completed construction against designs and standards
• Identify deficiencies and coordinate required corrections
• Verify audit rework and repairs
• Complete documentation and closeout activities
• Update Smartsheet and other required systems
• Communicate with contractors and business partners regarding inspected work
• Participate in Teams calls and troubleshoot issues as needed
• Remain available Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM by phone to help troubleshoot or clear inspected jobs

Schedule & Travel

• Approximately 80% field / 20% computer and administrative work
• Must be willing to travel as needed with occasional requirement for overnight stays