Aecon Group Inc.

Manager, Fiber Optic Splicing

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Irving • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Manage and maintain strong relationships with Fiber Optic Splicing subcontractors across multiple states.
  • Maintain an up ‑ to ‑ date understanding of subcontractor capabilities by state, including availability, certifications, and capacity to meet customer specifications.
  • Oversee fiber splicing contracts and ensure all deliverables, service levels, and technical requirements are met.
  • Supervise and support internal forepersons and splicers to ensure high ‑ quality fiber builds, testing, and restoration work.
  • Review project plans, fiber schematics, and splice diagrams to determine labor, materials, and equipment required for each job.
  • Develop and manage annual workforce and fleet forecasts by customer and state to support splicing operations and deployment schedules.
  • Collect and verify billing and invoicing from internal crews and subcontractors, ensuring accuracy against completed fiber work.
  • Liaise with telecom clients daily to address issues, provide updates, and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Recommend safe, cost ‑ effective splicing and construction methods aligned with industry standards (e.g., OTDR testing, loss budgets, restoration best practices).
  • Support bid responses by developing operational pricing, scopes of work, and fiber splicing methodologies for RFQs and RFPs.
  • Evaluate new business opportunities and determine alignment with telecom network build, maintenance, and restoration goals.
  • Participate in proposal preparation and client follow ‑ ups; support or lead negotiations when required.
  • Provide technical input to estimating and proposal teams, including splicing approaches, testing requirements, and construction considerations.
  • Contribute to business cases for telecom infrastructure investments, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.
  • Engage in industry events, client meetings, and vendor relations to build relationships and identify future fiber project opportunities.
  • Adapt effectively to shifting priorities, multiple customer demands, and the fast ‑ paced nature of telecom network construction and maintenance.

Requirements

  • Previous Fiber Optic splicing experience is required, with strong technical understanding of splicing methods, testing, and telecom construction environments.
  • Contract and subcontract management experience is required, including overseeing scope, performance, and commercial terms.
  • Experience managing Profit & Loss (P&L) for a business unit, service line, or project portfolio.
  • Strong contract and pricing negotiation skills, particularly within telecom construction or fiber splicing services.
  • Proven ability to identify and pursue new customers, with an understanding of unit/edit pricing for telecom construction and fiber splicing work.
  • Previous experience supervising or managing construction or fiber splicing crews is a strong asset.
  • Solid commercial knowledge, including understanding risks related to contract delays, scheduling requirements, bonding, and other telecom ‑ related commercial terms.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure in a fast ‑ paced, deadline ‑ driven environment.
  • Highly organized, energetic, and able to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative with minimal direction.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, and experience with systems such as SAP, Esri, or similar telecom ‑ industry software.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between national project sites as required.
Benefits
  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsability to work under pressureinitiativejudgmentrelationship managementadaptabilitynegotiation skillscustomer satisfaction focusteam leadership
Certifications
valid driver's license