<p>The Subcontractor Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying, recruiting, qualifying, and onboarding subcontractors to support telecommunications construction projects. This role ensures the company maintains a strong, compliant, and high-performing subcontractor network to meet production goals across aerial, underground, fiber, and civil projects.</p> <p>This position requires travel to active and developing markets to build relationships, evaluate crews, and support field operations.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Identify, recruit, and develop qualified subcontractor crews for telecom construction projects (fiber, aerial, underground, drop bury, splicing, directional drilling).</p> </li><li> <p>Build and maintain a strong subcontractor pipeline across multiple markets.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel to project sites to meet subcontractors, evaluate capabilities, and assess equipment and production capacity.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct subcontractor screenings including experience verification, equipment review, safety history, and insurance compliance.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate onboarding documentation including:</p> </li><li> <p>Master Service Agreements (MSAs)</p> </li><li> <p>Insurance certificates</p> </li><li> <p>W-9s and compliance documentation</p> </li><li> <p>Support rate negotiations and scope-of-work discussions.</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with Construction and Project Management teams to forecast labor needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Track subcontractor performance metrics and address production or quality concerns.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain an organized subcontractor database and reporting system.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to expand subcontractor relationships.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>2+ years of experience in subcontractor sourcing, vendor management, recruiting, or telecom construction operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Telecom construction experience strongly preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of underground, aerial, and fiber construction processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of contractor compliance requirements (insurance, licensing, safety).</p> </li><li> <p>Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).</p> </li><li> <p>Valid driver's license required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Travel Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to travel to active and emerging markets, sometimes on short notice.</p> </li><li> <p>Occasional overnight travel may be required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience sourcing directional drill crews, splicing crews, and civil/underground subcontractors.</p> </li><li> <p>FTTH project exposure.</p> </li><li> <p>Multi-state subcontractor network development.</p> </li><li> <p>Prior experience negotiating subcontractor rates.</p> </li></ul> <p>Skills & Competencies</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong networking and communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Organized and detail-oriented.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage multiple markets simultaneously.</p> </li><li> <p>Self-motivated and proactive.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong follow-up and accountability skills.</p> </li></ul> <p>Team Verita Benefits!</p> <p>Financial Wellbeing</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase </li><li>401(k) with company match </li></ul> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <ul> <li>Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans </li></ul> <p>Family & Lifestyle</p> <ul> <li>Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave </li></ul> <p>Planning for the Unexpected</p> <ul> <li>Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company </li><li>Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company </li><li>Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness </li></ul>