OSP Engineering Project Manager

Dycom Industries, Inc.

$90K — $115K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant, hands-on work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Solid understanding of aerial and underground construction methods
  • Experience navigating Permitting & Utility processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive project plans with key tasks and milestones
  • Identify and manage risks proactively to mitigate potential issues
  • Lead engaging progress meetings and provide updates to stakeholders
  • Ensure quality control of final deliverables
  • Review engineering drawings for quality and constructability
  • Facilitate collaboration between engineering and construction teams
  • Prepare desktop takeoff sheets and manage field logistics

Benefits

  • Hands-on training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment with responsive leadership
  • Commitment to a safety-first culture
  • Opportunities to work with purpose and on impactful projects
Full Job Description
Auburn, WA | Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Lake City, UT

Workplace Type: Field

Employment Type: Salaried

What you'll do

As our OSP Engineering Project Manager, you will keep our projects moving smoothly, safely, and on schedule. Your day-to-day will include:
  • Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans that outline key tasks, milestones, timelines, and deliverables to keep everyone aligned.
  • Risk Management: Keep an eye on the big picture to identify potential bottlenecks (like budget constraints or delays) and implement proactive, creative solutions to mitigate them.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management: Lead engaging progress meetings and provide regular, clear status updates to executives, clients, and team members.
  • Quality Control: Monitor ongoing progress and ensure our final deliverables consistently meet high organizational standards and client expectations.
  • Engineering Review: Review engineering drawings and prints with a keen eye for quality and constructability.
  • Bridge the Gap: Identify engineering issues early and work to create a seamless, collaborative feedback loop between our engineering and construction teams.
  • Project Logistics: Create desktop takeoff sheets and submit purchase order requests to keep field teams equipped.
  • Executive Visibility: Help design, create, and support weekly slide decks for executive reviews, showcasing our team's wins and progress.


What you'll need

  • Leadership & Collaboration: A proven ability to motivate cross-functional teams, build consensus, and delegate tasks effectively.
  • Top-Notch Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills-you know how to tailor your message to everyone from field techs to executives.
  • Problem-Solving Prowess: Sharp critical thinking and quick decision-making abilities when faced with shifting project needs.
  • Industry Foundations: A solid, basic understanding of both aerial and underground construction methods.
  • Permitting & Utility Experience: Hands-on experience submitting pole attachment applications and successfully navigating/receiving permits from various municipalities.
  • Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a related field OR 5+ years of relevant, hands-on work experience.
  • Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to manage data and build clean presentations.
  • Leadership Track Record: Previous supervisory and/or managerial experience.
  • The Basics: Legal authorization to work in the United States, and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record check.


Preferred Extras (Bonus Points!)
  • 3-5 years of dedicated OSP engineering and construction experience.
  • Specific regional work experience in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana.
  • Direct experience working with TelecomFiber companies systems and standards.
  • Proficiency in Smartsheet to track and automate workflows.


The wage range for OSP Engineering Project Manager is $90,000.00 - $115,000.00

Why work with us
Your career here is more than just a job - it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

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