OSP Manager

Insight Global; Vaughan; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Insight Global is seeking an experienced OSP Manager to lead large-scale FTTH and OSP projects from bid to closeout. This role oversees estimating, design coordination, permitting, construction, subcontractors, and client communications, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple crews and municipalities.

The ideal candidate will manage budgets, track production, and coordinate with utilities, engineering teams, and field personnel while driving projects to successful

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in OSP, fiber construction, telecommunications construction, or FTTH deployment.

Mansioni

• Lead estimating and pre-construction activities for OSP/FTTH projects.
• Coordinate design, routing, permitting, and constructability with internal/ external teams.
• Direct construction management including trenching, drilling, splicing, and testing.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, labor, subcontractors, and materials.
• Lead client communications and progress reviews; ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Drive project closeout with final turnover, as-builts, and billing reconciliation.

Conoscenze

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Risk management

Safety & quality

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced OSP Manager to lead large-scale Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications projects from initial bid through final construction and closeout.This individual will have full ownership of assigned projects, managing the complete lifecycle including estimating, bid review, design coordination, permitting, utility coordination, construction execution, subcontractor management, financial performance, quality, client communication, and project closeout.The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of fiber infrastructure and outside plant construction and is comfortable managing multiple projects, crews, subcontractors, municipalities, and customer requirements simultaneously. This role requires someone who can see the entire project, anticipate issues before they affect the schedule, and drive projects to successful completion.Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating & Pre-ConstructionManage OSP/FTTH projects beginning at the bid and pre-construction stageReview RFPs, scopes of work, drawings, specifications, unit pricing, and customer requirementsAssist with estimating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overall project requirementsIdentify constructability concerns, permitting requirements, schedule risks, and potential cost impacts prior to mobilizationDevelop project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and construction strategies.OSP Design & Engineering CoordinationManage the transition from preliminary design through construction-ready drawingsCoordinate with internal and external engineering/design teamsReview fiber routes, splice plans, utility conflicts, easement requirements, and construction methodsEnsure designs are practical and constructible based on field conditionsManage design changes and field modifications throughout constructionCoordinate permitting and approvals with municipalities, utilities, and other authorities having jurisdiction.Construction ManagementLead day-to-day execution of FTTH and OSP construction projectsManage underground and aerial fiber construction activities, including:Directional drilling and boringTrenching and excavationConduit and duct installationHandholes, vaults, and pedestalsFiber pulling and placementAerial strand and fiber installationFiber splicing and testingMake-ready activitiesSite and roadway restorationCoordinate internal crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and engineering resourcesTrack production against schedule and established project milestonesResolve field issues involving utilities, municipalities, property owners, design conflicts, and construction conditionsEnsure work is completed safely and meets customer specifications and applicable construction standardsProject & Financial ManagementMaintain ownership of project budgets, production, forecasting, and profitabilityMonitor labor, subcontractor, equipment, and material costsTrack completed quantities and ensure accurate production reporting and billingReview subcontractor invoices and validate completed workManage change orders and additional work outside the original project scopeIdentify potential schedule or financial risks and develop corrective action plansProvide regular project updates to customer and company leadershipClient ManagementServe as a primary point of contact for telecommunications customers throughout the project lifecycleLead project kickoff meetings, construction meetings, and progress reviewsCommunicate schedule, production, design changes, permitting issues, and project risksMaintain strong relationships with customer construction, engineering, and project management teamsEnsure contractual commitments and customer expectations are met.Quality & Project CloseoutEnsure construction meets customer, engineering, safety, and quality requirementsCoordinate inspections and correction of deficiencies or punch-list itemsEnsure fiber testing, splicing documentation, redlines, and required construction records are completedManage development and submission of as-built drawingsEnsure all production quantities and billing documentation are reconciledComplete final customer turnover and closeout packagesDrive projects through final acceptance and financial closeout.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in OSP, fiber construction, telecommunications construction, or FTTH deployment.
• Previous experience managing OSP projects from pre-construction through final closeout strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of underground and aerial telecommunications construction.
• Experience managing multiple field crews and subcontractors.
• Understanding of fiber design, construction drawings, splice plans, as-builts, and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with permitting, utility coordination, locates, right-of-way requirements, and municipal construction requirements.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, unit-based production, change orders, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret OSP construction drawings and engineering packages.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with telecom carriers, engineering teams, municipalities, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations as required.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].