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.
BenefitsBenefits 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
