Outside Plant - Project Manager

Summary

The OSP Project Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, and managing outside plant (OSP) construction projects—including fiber installation, OSP infrastructure builds, and technology deployments. This role oversees both the administrative and field aspects of projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. The OSP Project Manager acts as the link between field supervisors, construction teams, customers, vendors, and leadership.

This position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of OSP processes, budget management experience, and extensive field coordination.

Safety & Compliance

• Values safety above all else; ensures safety is prioritized over production at all times.
• Ensures on ‑ site compliance with OSHA, company safety programs, and quality standards.
• Works closely with field supervisors to maintain safe, orderly, and compliant job sites.
• Tracking and reporting project progress to Client.
• Attending scheduled meetings for status and challenges of the project.
• Estimating and preparing proposals as new projects develop.

• Works with superintendents, OSP field supervisors, and construction managers to plan, organize, and direct project activities.
• Establishes project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within company policy and contract specifications.
• Creates and manages project schedules, ensuring timeline adherence.
• Interprets plans, drawings, specifications, schematics, and contract terms for staff and subcontractors.
• Coordinates and requisitions materials, equipment, and subcontractors

• Leads communication between administrative staff, field supervisors, customers, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Oversees all on ‑ site work through field supervisors; monitors progress, costs, and resource utilization.
• Addresses and resolves construction problems, schedule delays, and field issues.
• Maintains liaison with owners, inspectors, and authorities for project approvals.
• Reviews daily field reports, RFIs, field orders, and production updates.
• Works with Program Manager/VP to manage financial aspects of contracts.
• Ensures projects remain within budget; identifies risks and mitigation measures.
• Tracks work progress, costs, production, and scheduling; prepares detailed project reports.
• Represents the company in customer meetings and strategy sessions

• Sets clear expectations and provides mentorship to on ‑ site teams.
• Ensures field personnel have required training, certifications, and tools.
• Supervises construction crews when necessary.

• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned to support company and project objectives.

• Ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, and lift 20–50 lbs regularly.
• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to travel frequently (30–70% depending on project load).
• Must pass background, drug testing, and any required safety or DOT screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (CDL a plus).

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in OSP management.
• Understanding of OSP procedures, fiber installation processes, OTDR testing, splicing basics, and RUS specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, testing procedures, and job specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Familiarity with construction management software.

• Strong leadership and team ‑ building skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and problem solving.
• Ability to plan both strategically and tactically; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong time ‑ management and organizational ability.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP, fiber, or telecommunications construction management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• 5–10 years of OSP installation or field construction experience.
• Related trade school…