OSP Construction Project Engineer

About the role

Lumos is seeking a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position offers a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to our mission of expanding fiber-optic internet access to underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local subcontractors and other partners to manage OSP crews' activities.
• Achieve required work safely, on time, and within budget.
• Track crew progress and report to internal teams, ensuring leadership understands real-time job progress.
• Partner with and monitor OSP contractor crews to drive a safety culture at worksites.
• Engage with municipalities, utilities, and community members frequently and respectfully to drive progress and address any neighborhood concerns.
• Ensure OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
• Comply with all safety regulations and requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
• Support with internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and permitting.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Proven project management experience with multiple OSP worksites and concurrent goals.
• Solid experience with computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets, Sitetracker, and Microsoft Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic – reporting promptly and consistently, and with a sense of urgency based on deadlines and competing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.
• Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative to keep on task and on target.
• Fiber or Telecom industry experience essential.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent time spent walking, standing in the elements at construction worksites.
• Must utilize appropriate clothing and footwear to maintain safety.
• Frequent sedentary periods using computer, keyboard, and other peripherals.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.