OSP Project Manager

Startech Networks, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in OSP fielding, construction, or engineering.
  • Proficient in site surveys for both aerial and underground fiber deployment.
  • Familiar with U.S. ROW/municipal permitting and utility attachments.
  • Experience using GIS and CAD tools such as AutoCAD, IQGEO, and ArcGIS.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards pertaining to poles, conduits, and splice points.

Responsibilities

  • Drive customer calls to update job status and progress.
  • Build analytical reports using Excel and other tools.
  • Coordinate with teams for design, permitting, and process setup.
  • Conduct site surveys to inform OSP design and engineering decisions.
  • Mentor OSP fielders on safety practices and data collection methods.
  • Develop training programs aimed at improving field package quality.
  • Audit field standards periodically to instigate continuous improvement.
  • Identify and resolve conflicts or constructability issues during projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with major U.S. operators such as AT&T and Lumen.
  • A role that involves substantial hands-on project leadership and field engineering.
  • Access to robust training programs for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Engagement in a dynamic environment that values real-time problem-solving.
  • Involvement in projects that require adherence to national safety and engineering standards.
Full Job Description
Job Title: OSP Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Travel: Onsite Travel Required

Preference: Experienced with AT&T, Ziply Fiber, Lumen.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager. to support OSP Engineering & Design work for US operators. This role involves leading end-to-end field data capture required to complete design for fiber network deployments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can perform complex field surveys, validate constructability, resolve conflicts in real time, and translate field conditions into accurate engineering deliverables that drive permitting and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive customer call with job status & progress.
  • Able to build reports in Excel, and other analytics tools.
  • Co-ordinate with Various team HLD, Fielding, Design, permitting and set up process.
  • Conduct site surveys required for OSP design and engineering.
  • Guide and mentor OSP fielders on best practices, safety standards, and accurate data collection techniques.
  • Develop and implement training programs to improve field package quality & compliance.
  • Conduct periodic audits and feedback sessions to ensure continuous improvement in fielding standards.
  • Identify conflicts and constructability constraints.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and engineering teams to resolve field issues.
  • Ensure adherence to NESC, NEC, OSHA, MUTCD traffic control, and local AHJ standards.


Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in OSP fielding, construction, or engineering with direct hands-on survey experience (aerial & underground).
  • Knowledge of poles, anchors, conduits, handholes, manholes, splice points, utilities etc.
  • Knowledge of PTA, pole transfers, overlash feasibility, Pole Loading and clearance calculations.
  • Practical experience with U.S. ROW/municipal permitting, DOT, utility attachments, and railroad permitting.
  • Tools: IQGEO, Arc GIS, Auto cad, Aramis, Waldo, BSTCAD, Spatial Net, Micro station, ArcMap (Esri suite), BentleyComms V8i (Fiber/Coax/Strand), Centurylink-NID, Katapult, NDS, Firework Google Earth/KMZ.
  • Field Tools: GPS/laser rangefinder, measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder.
  • Familiarity with US operators engineering standards and processes.

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