Manager, OSP Construction

Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction

Base Salary: $91,310 to $135,591 annually DOE

Bonus:
Target annual bonus

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave, paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

At Ziply Fiber, our mission is to elevate the connected lives of our communities every day. We’re delivering the fastest home internet in the Northwest, with a focus on areas traditionally underserved by mainstream internet companies. And as our state‑of‑the‑art fiber network expands in WA, OR,  MT, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

• Genuinely Caring:
  Our customers and colleagues are people, and quite possibly our neighbors. We put ourselves in their shoes and give them our full attention.
• Empowering You:
  We empower our customers to choose the products that best meet their needs, and we support our employees to implement solutions that elevate the experiences of our customers and coworkers.
• Innovation and Improvement:
  We always look for ways to make the experiences of our customers – and each other – better.
• Earning Your Trust:
  We earn trust by communicating simply and transparently as real people, not as a corporation.

The Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction will be responsible for managing the quality, on‑budget, and timely delivery of fiber services to our customers.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

• Lead an internal OSP construction team that includes union and non‑union employees and belongs to multiple disciplines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the OSP team through coaching, feedback, development goals and performance management.

• Accountable for the staffing, capital budgets, schedules and compliance associated with OSP construction projects, and for safety and quality of work.
• Resolve OSP roadblocks.
• Issue work orders to internal & external resources while following established company processes.
• Verify contractor’s invoices for accuracy.

• Identify fiber routes, building entry and internal routing requirements necessary to complete the project.
• Develop, coordinate and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities and government agencies.

• Inspect active construction projects to ensure we follow company, municipality or government agency guidelines and any other relevant guidelines for Ziply infrastructure.
• Complete post‑construction plant walk‑out including as‑built documents necessary to fulfill company, utility, and local government requirements.

• Coordinate and participate in various internal meetings to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Serve as a market‑neutral SME on fiber construction solutions and best practices.
• Oversee the documentation of OSP construction projects.

• Participate in on‑call schedule rotation which includes after‑hours and weekends.
• Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of outside plant (OSP) experience, including splicing and construction.
• Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices, proper safety construction practices and network topology.
• Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties and pole owners.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre‑employment drug screening.

• Experience managing capital budgets preferred.

• Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.
• Ability to work flexible hours and on‑call as needed.
• Ability to work independently and…