Manager - OSP Construction

Essential Functions

• Accomplishes assigned market builds safely, on time & within budget.
• Manages the scheduling and coordination of the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of OSP facilities and the surrounding communities including rehab work, customer & community concern responses, OSP generator routines, and emergency call-outs.
• Delegates responsibility effectively & empowers direct reports to accomplish market tasks – designing builds, tracking & reporting progress, and motivating contractor crews.
• Influences internal & external teams to ensure commitment to progress and staying on-target.
• Interfaces directly with local governments & communities – responding timely & graciously.
• Keeps internal & external stakeholders informed on build progress at all times.
• Provides technical leadership and expertise to direct reports and subcontractor partner teams; establishes, standardizes and improves processes.
• Captures CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory tracking – tracking progress & approving expenses.
• Accountable for building & maintaining a high-performing team: selects top-tier candidates, evaluates performance, and identifies training & coaching opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross-functional projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong experience influencing & directing the work of others.
• Solid experience with computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets or similar as well MS Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word; Visio and PPT helpful.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: capable of respectfully engaging with direct reports, multiple internal teams, external contractors, and a wide variety of community stakeholders.

Other Experience & Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in OSP construction, engineering, or operations fiber builds.
• 2-5 years’ experience leading techs and contractors in a fiber build environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven project management skills; able to effectively manage and accomplish multiple concurrent milestones to closure within assigned market.
• Proactive, independent, and ability to take initiative to keep on-task and on-target.
• Active, fully unencumbered driver’s license.
• Fiber or Telecom industry experience is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel to construction sites – standing, walking, & safely navigating in all weather.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.