ABOUT THE JOBThe OSP (Outside Plant) Regional Engineering Manager leads teams designing, building, and maintaining fiber/telecom networks, focusing on project lifecycle from planning to construction, managing budgets, ensuring quality/safety, coordinating stakeholders (engineers, contractors, clients), developing staff, and handling permits/standards for large-scale fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) or network expansion projects. They bridge technical design with field execution, driving efficiency and alignment with business goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate OSP engineers/technicians; assign workloads; set priorities.
- Project Oversight: Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources for network builds (aerial/underground).
- Design & Quality: Ensure designs meet telecom standards, client needs, and quality benchmarks; perform technical reviews, approvals, and field validations.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as primary liaison with clients, leadership, and contractors; provide updates and resolve issues.
- Construction Coordination: Oversee construction activities, including bid walks, pre-construction meetings, and site closeouts with subcontractors.
- Standards & Compliance: Develop and enforce engineering standards, workflows, and QA processes; manage permitting and regulatory compliance.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of OSP design (fiber, conduit, pole lines) and systems like ArcGIS/ESRI.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES- Provides leadership, guidance, and support to assigned team members.
- Assists with employee training, coaching, and performance management.
- Supports hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development activities.
- Promotes a positive, professional, and safety-focused work environment.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Monitor workload distribution and team productivity to support operational goals.
- Addresses employee concerns and escalate issues as appropriate.
- May participate in disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's in Engineering/related field; significant OSP experience.
- Leadership & team development.
- Project management (budgeting, scheduling).
- Strong communication (technical & non-technical audiences).
- Familiarity with telecom standards, FTTH, and GIS tools.
Key Focus Areas:
- Fiber Optics: Designing and deploying fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks.
- Field Operations: Bridging engineering design with construction execution.
- Regulatory Compliance: Managing permits and local regulations (ROW, easements).
SAFETY EXPECTATIONS- Compliance with company safety policies, PPE, safe driving, DOT requirements, etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS- Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
- Occasional business travel may be required based on business needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively and utilize standard office technology and equipment.
- May require remaining in a stationary position and moving throughout the work environment as needed to perform job responsibilities.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
