Drop Installation Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Henderson, Nevada, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with fiber optic drop installation or OSP construction.
- Minimum 1 year of experience leading or supervising field construction or installation crews.
- Strong working knowledge of fiber optic drop installation methods, materials, and best practices for both aerial and buried applications.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, splice schematics, and drop assignment maps.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel up to 100% for project assignments.
- Proficiency with a tablet or mobile device for daily reporting and production tracking.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working at heights.
- Ability to work 40 to 60+ hours per week as project demands require.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and property owners.
Nice to have
- Experience with FTTH/FTTP drop installation at scale across multiple project areas.
- Familiarity with grant-funded broadband deployment programs and associated compliance and documentation requirements.
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification.
- Experience with fiber optic splicing and testing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent productivity tools.
Full description
About Us: Stimulus Technologies is a leader in technology services, dedicated to bridging the digital divide in underserved communities. With operations across California, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon, we deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity that transforms lives and businesses. We also offer IT, VoIP, and CyberSecurity services to a range of clients.
Position Overview
As the Drop Installation Manager, you hold direct responsibility for Stimulus Technologies' in-house drop installation crews connecting subscribers to the network. You own crew performance and job site safety, and you serve as the accountable field leader between your crews, Project Management, and the Vice President, Engineering and Construction.
Drop installation is the final step that turns Stimulus's SLFRF, FFA grant, and BEAD-funded fiber builds into active, connected service for subscribers across rural Nevada, Missouri, California, and Oregon. With hard regulatory timelines and high visibility on these programs, the Drop Installation Manager is the person who ensures every installation is completed safely, on schedule, and to Stimulus's quality standards.
For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to build and lead your own crew, set the standard for how drop installation gets done, and play a direct role in connecting underserved communities to reliable broadband.
Essential Functions
Drop Installation Operations
- Plan, schedule, and direct daily drop installation activities for in-house construction crews across assigned project areas.
- Ensure all subscriber drop installations are completed in accordance with Stimulus Technologies installation standards, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Track installation progress against grant-mandated and program-specific timelines; proactively identify at-risk areas and adjust crew assignments and schedules to maintain compliance.
- Coordinate drop installation scheduling with the Vice President, Engineering and Construction, Project Management, the engineering firm, and the client to align with network readiness and service activation milestones.
- Conduct quality inspections of completed drop installations to verify workmanship, proper routing, adequate slack storage, and correct labeling and documentation.
- Manage material inventory, logistics, and staging for drop installation activities; coordinate with procurement to prevent material shortages that could impact schedules.
- Ensure accurate daily production records are maintained for all drop activities, including unit counts, addresses, completion status, and any exceptions or rework items.