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Hyperscale Field Supervisor

E2 Optics · Cedar Rapids, IA · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
Why E2 Optics? ⚡ Advance Your Career with E2 Optics ⚡ Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry—powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow. At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA—we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win. If you’re looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America’s largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what’s next. What You'll Do Safety & Culture — Non-NegotiableSafety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.Actively lead and enforce all E2 Optics, client, general contractor, and project-specific safety requirements across assigned workfronts.Maintain a highly visible field presence and reinforce safe work practices through continuous observation and engagement.Hold Lead Technicians accountable for safe execution within their assigned crews.Verify appropriate pre-task planning and hazard identification are occurring before work begins.Immediately address unsafe conditions, behaviors, or work practices.Coordinate with project safety personnel and the Superintendent to resolve significant safety concerns.Ensure production pressure never supersedes safety requirements.Promote a professional, accountable, inclusive, and high-performance field culture aligned with E2 Optics’ Core Values.Multi-Crew Field Execution LeadershipDirect the daily execution of approximately 3–5 Lead Technicians and their associated crews across assigned scopes, areas, buildings, floors, zones, or phases.Maintain near-continuous presence in active work areas throughout the shift.Ensure Lead Technicians understand the scope, priorities, sequence, production goals, and completion criteria for their assigned work.Translate Superintendent direction and schedule requirements into clear, executable work packages for Lead Technicians.Continuously walk active workfronts to validate that crews are working on the correct priorities and executing according to plan.Reallocate manpower, resources, or workfronts as conditions change to protect production and schedule commitments.Coordinate interfaces between crews to prevent stacking, congestion, access conflicts, or inefficient sequencing.Identify execution problems early and resolve them at the field level whenever possible.Escalate significant constraints to the Superintendent with clear facts, impacts, and recommended solutions.Support hands-on field execution when necessary to understand conditions, demonstrate expectations, troubleshoot issues, or maintain production.Production Planning & ControlOwn production performance across assigned Leads and workfronts.Establish daily production expectations for each Lead in alignment with the Superintendent’s execution plan and project schedule.Validate that production targets are realistic based on available manpower, access, materials, work conditions, and scope.Monitor planned versus actual production continuously throughout the shift.Identify crews or workfronts trending below plan and implement corrective actions before the end of the shift.Evaluate crew composition, leadership effectiveness, installation methods, sequencing, and workfront readiness when production goals are not achieved.Coordinate recovery actions with Lead Technicians and the Superintendent.Ensure production reporting reflects actual installed and completed quantities rather than estimated progress.Drive consistent execution discipline across all assigned Leads.Production Tracking & Daily ActualsMaintain accurate and timely production information for assigned scopes and workfronts.Update required field production trackers with actual completed quantities at established reporting intervals.Validate Lead Technician actuals before incorporating them into project reporting.Track:Planned quantitiesActual quantitiesDaily production varianceManpower by crew/workfrontRemaining quantitiesConstraints and blockersMaterial statusWorkfront readinessRecovery actionsEnsure reporting accurately represents field conditions and provides the Superintendent with reliable information for decision-making.Identify trends in productivity performance and communicate concerns before they become schedule impacts.Support shift-to-shift reporting and handoffs when projects operate multiple shifts.Schedule Planning & Look-Ahead DevelopmentPartner directly with the Superintendent to translate the project schedule into executable field plans.Provide detailed field-level input into 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-week look-ahead planning.Review upcoming schedule activities and validate:Workfront availabilityPredecessor completionAccess requirementsMaterial readinessRequired manpowerRequired skill setsTools and equipmentLift requirementsTesting requirementsQuality prerequisitesTrade dependenciesIdentify discrepancies between the schedule and actual field conditions.Communicate schedule constraints to the Superintendent early enough to allow corrective action.Assist with sequencing activities to maintain continuous productive workfronts for assigned crews.Support development of daily and weekly production quantities necessary to achieve scheduled milestones.Participate in pull planning, coordination meetings, schedule reviews, or other planning activities when requested by the Superintendent.Support recovery planning when actual progress deviates from scheduled performance.Ensure Lead Technicians understand how daily production expectations connect to upcoming milestones and look-ahead commitments.Manpower Planning & Resource AllocationEvaluate manpower requirements across assigned workfronts based on scheduled scope and production expectations.Provide the Superintendent with accurate field-level manpower requirements and recommendations.Continuously evaluate whether labor is appropriately distributed across active workfronts.Rebalance crews when necessary to address changing priorities, constraints, production performance, or schedule requirements.Identify skill gaps and communicate requirements for specialized or qualified personnel.Support mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization planning.Prevent excessive labor from being deployed into unavailable or constrained workfronts.Ensure each Lead has an appropriately sized and skilled crew to execute the assigned scope.Materials, Logistics & Workfront ReadinessMaintain forward visibility of material requirements across assigned workfronts.Work with Lead Technicians to identify upcoming material needs before they become production constraints.Coordinate with the Superintendent and logistics personnel regarding material availability, staging, delivery, and release priorities.Validate that required materials are physically available before scheduled work begins.Identify incorrect, damaged, missing, or delayed materials and drive resolution.Coordinate staging strategies to support efficient crew execution without creating congestion or material-control issues.Ensure tools, test equipment, lifts, consumables, and other required resources align with planned activities.Maintain awareness of access restrictions and workfront readiness.Quality & Execution ExcellenceMaintain accountability for field quality across assigned Leads and crews.Conduct frequent field inspections and Gemba walks to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, E2 Optics Quality Management Plans, manufacturer requirements, and client hyperscale standards.Ensure Lead Technicians are performing first-level quality verification within their crews.Identify recurring workmanship or installation issues and implement corrective actions.Coordinate with Quality personnel to resolve findings and prevent recurrence.Ensure deficiencies are corrected promptly and do not become embedded or repeated across multiple crews.Support inspection readiness, commissioning, testing, punch-list closure, and turnover activities.Minimize rework through proactive field supervision and disciplined execution.Constraint Identification & ResolutionMaintain continuous awareness of conditions affecting current and upcoming production.Identify and actively manage:Material constraintsAccess limitationsTrade dependenciesDesign or drawing questionsEquipment availabilityTesting requirementsSafety restrictionsQuality holdsIncomplete predecessor workCustomer or GC restrictionsResolve constraints at the Field Supervisor level whenever possible.Escalate unresolved constraints to the Superintendent promptly with the expected impact and recommended action.Ensure constraints are documented in applicable trackers or planning tools.Follow through on escalated constraints until resolution is confirmed.Communication, Coordination & EscalationServe as the primary field communication link between Lead Technicians and the Superintendent.Conduct routine coordination with Lead Technicians throughout the shift.Provide the Superintendent with accurate, concise updates regarding:Production statusManpowerSchedule performanceMaterial readinessConstraintsQualitySafetyRecovery actionsUpcoming workEscalate issues early rather than after production or schedule impacts have occurred.Coordinate professionally with Quality, Safety, Logistics, Project Controls, Engineering, other trades, and customer/GC field representatives as required.Participate in field coordination meetings and customer walks when directed.Maintain professional communication and represent E2 Optics appropriately in all field interactions.Leadership & Workforce DevelopmentDirectly lead, coach, and develop assigned Lead Technicians.Establish clear performance expectations and hold Leads accountable for safety, quality, production, reporting, and crew leadership.Spend time in the field observing Lead performance and providing real-time coaching.Identify Lead Technicians capable of increased scope or future advancement.Identify performance or capability gaps and communicate development needs to the Superintendent.Support development of future Field Supervisors by expanding responsibilities of high-performing Leads.Promote consistent leadership standards across all assigned crews.Support onboarding and integration of new field personnel into established crews and work processes. What We Are Looking For High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or technical degree in Construction Management, Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure, or related field preferred.Relevant industry and manufacturer training strongly preferred.Minimum 3–5 years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, mission critical, data center, or related construction environments.Hyperscale or large data center experience strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience leading multiple crews or workfronts in a fast-paced construction environment.Demonstrated experience planning work, tracking production, managing manpower, and coordinating materials.Experience reading and executing against construction schedules and look-ahead plans.Proven ability to lead through subordinate field leaders rather than directly managing every craft activity.Certifications — PreferredOSHA 30BICSI TechnicianBICSI Installer 2 Copper and/or FiberBICSI RTPMFOA CFOT or equivalent fiber certificationFirst Aid / CPRMEWP / Aerial Lift CertificationManufacturer-specific certifications applicable to project scopeCustomer-specific technical qualifications as applicableLean Construction / Last Planner System training preferredStrong understanding of hyperscale data center construction and structured cabling systems.Strong understanding of field production, manpower loading, sequencing, and workfront planning.Ability to direct multiple Lead Technicians and crews simultaneously.Ability to translate schedule activities into executable daily and weekly work plans.Working knowledge of construction scheduling concepts, dependencies, milestones, and look-ahead planning.Ability to assist with 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-week look-ahead development.Strong ability to evaluate planned versus actual production and implement corrective action.Ability to maintain accurate production trackers and field reporting.Strong understanding of material planning, staging, logistics, and workfront readiness.Ability to identify constraints early and drive resolution.Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.Strong field leadership presence and ability to influence multiple crews through Lead Technicians.Excellent verbal communication and practical problem-solving skills.Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities.Ability to make timely decisions in rapidly changing field conditions.Ability to operate under significant schedule pressure while maintaining safety and quality standards.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, field production trackers, and applicable project reporting tools.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with project leadership, customers, trade partners, and field personnel.Strong accountability and ownership mentality. What We Offer Competitive payOpportunities for professional development and career growthBICSI training facilitiesA supportive and inclusive work environmentHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidays Work Environment and Physical Demands The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight and confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer The above job definition information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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