Outside Plant (OSP) Project Manager

Cannon Construction

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

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of project management experience in telecommunications or related industries
  • Experience managing OSP projects that include Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
  • Strong understanding of outside plant construction and utility coordination
  • Experience managing project budgets and financial reporting
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Project

Responsibilities

  • Lead OSP projects from planning to customer acceptance
  • Develop and manage project schedules and budgets
  • Provide leadership to field crews and subcontractors
  • Review engineering drawings to identify risks and strategies
  • Coordinate activities among all stakeholders
  • Monitor project financial performance and cost tracking
  • Communicate progress and risks to customers and leadership
  • Coordinate material procurement and maintain project schedules
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and performance metrics
  • Support business development through proposals and customer engagement

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage Options
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays Separate from PTO
Full Job Description
Outside Plant (OSP) Project Manager

What You'll Do
  • Lead OSP projects which include Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and outside plant telecommunications infrastructure projects through all phases, from estimating and planning to construction, closeout, and customer acceptance.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Provide leadership and support to HDD Superintendents, Foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Review engineering drawings, permits, specifications, and construction plans to identify risks and develop effective execution strategies.
  • Coordinate activities among customers, municipalities, utility owners, permitting agencies, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor project financial performance, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, revenue reporting, invoicing, and change order management.
  • Lead project status meetings and communicate progress, risks, and resolutions to customers and company leadership.
  • Coordinate material procurement, equipment needs, subcontractor activities, and customer deliverables to maintain project schedules.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, schedules, trackers, and performance metrics.
  • Support business development efforts through estimating, bid reviews, proposal development, and customer engagement.
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety standards, quality requirements, customer specifications, and applicable regulations.


What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of project management experience in telecommunications, fiber optic infrastructure, utility construction, or related industries.
  • Experience managing OSP projects that include Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) projects, crews, subcontractors, and associated construction activities.
  • Strong understanding of outside plant (OSP) construction, HDD operations, permitting processes, utility coordination, and construction scheduling.
  • Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Project, and reporting tools.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to project sites and customer meetings.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing fiber network deployment projects.
  • Background in telecommunications construction or utility infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of contract administration and change management processes.


Benefits

Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment and include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage Options
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays Separate from PTO

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