Construction Lead (Fiber/OSP)

PTR Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K contributions

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Network Construction Lead for a long-term contract in Charlotte, NC. The role coordinates design, permitting, material acquisition, construction, and tie-in of OSP projects including FTTH delivery, working with contractors and multiple agencies to keep on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to drive projects from concept through turnover, with a focus on cost, quality, and timely execution while leveraging AI tools

Qualifications

• Experience in OSP construction, FTTH delivery or related coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, prints and splicing diagrams.
• Strong problem solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze problems and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, permitting, material acquisition, construction, and tie-in for OSP projects.
• Monitor all aspects of projects, expediting or escalating to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.
• Manage FTTH circuit installations with internal departments for workflow continuity and deadlines.
• Support budget management, route development, cost estimating, scheduling, and mapping.
• Identify pole ownership, ROW, and permit requirements for routes.
• Communicate with city, county, and state permitting agencies.
• Secure easements and licenses with property owners and railroads.
• Coordinate building entrance approvals and installations with building owners.
• Monitor contractor progress, quality, SLA adherence, and turnover.
• Read construction prints and attend coordination meetings as needed.
• Summarize potential solutions and recommend process improvements.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve reporting and decision making.

Skills

OSP construction experience

FTTH delivery

Reading construction documents

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

AI tools usage

Team collaboration

Tools

Vitruvi

IQGeo

CAD/E

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client in the telecommunications (Fiber/OSP) is seeking an experienced Network Construction Lead for an exciting long-term contract opportunity based in Charlotte, NC. Candidates must live in market or be able to relocate in market at their own expense.

Job Description:

• Client is building next generation fiber broadband infrastructure that expands high-speed connectivity to communities across the United States.
• Client is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and leveraging technology to deliver smarter, faster, and more scalable solutions.
• As an AI forward organization, client encourage employees at every level to embrace emerging technologies, continuously expand their AI capabilities, and actively incorporate AI tools into their daily work to improve productivity, decision-making, collaboration, and business outcomes.

Position Summary:

• The Construction Lead has overall responsibility for coordinating the design, permitting, material acquisition, construction, and tie in of outside plant (OSP) construction projects and programs, including Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) delivery.
• This role monitors all aspects of assigned projects, expediting or escalating as appropriate to achieve cost, quality, and schedule goals, and makes recommendations to management to keep work on track.
• The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, organized project owner who works effectively with contractors, permitting agencies, property owners, and internal teams to move projects from concept through timely turnover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate design, permitting, material acquisition, construction, and tiein for OSP construction projects and programs.
• Monitor all aspects of assigned projects, expediting or escalating as appropriate to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.
• Manage complex FTTH circuit installations, working closely with internal departments to maintain workflow continuity and meet customer committed due dates and departmental goals.
• Support conceptual development and budget management of projects and programs, including route development, cost estimating, project planning, scheduling, and mapping.
• Identify pole ownership, right of-way (ROW), and permit requirements for proposed routes.
• Communicate and coordinate with city, county, and state permitting agencies.
• Work with private property owners, including individuals and railroad companies, to secure easements and licenses.
• Work with telephone companies and private building owners to secure building entrance approvals and coordinate installation of building entrances.
• Monitor contractor progress, quality inspection, service level agreement (SLA) adherence, and timely turnover of assigned projects.
• Read and interpret construction documents, including prints, plans, and fiber splicing diagrams.
• Review preliminary construction prints from ROW authorities to identify potential conflicts and attend utility coordination and construction progress meetings as needed.
• Summarize potential solutions and make logical recommendations to management, including process improvements.
• Leverage AI enabled tools and technology to improve reporting, project tracking, documentation, and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Experience in OSP construction, FTTH delivery, or related outside plant project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, prints, plans, and splicing diagrams.
• Strong problem solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions.
• Excellent organizational, detail oriented, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong, effective technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to be assertive and escalate with internal departments and external teams as needed to maintain proper workflow for customer orders.
• Ability to provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Aptitude to learn quickly and adjust rapidly to developing business needs.
• Ability to contribute equally as an individual contributor or in a team environment.
• Experience working directly with customers, with the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI assisted tools and technology to improve productivity, analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Vitruvi, IQGeo, CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar design programs.
• Experience working with city, county, and/or state agencies.
• Project Ownership: Drives OSP projects from design through tiein to cost, quality, and schedule goals.
• Permitting & Stakeholder Coordination: Works effectively with agencies, property owners, railroads, utilities, and building owners to secure approvals.
• Contractor Oversight: Monitors contractor progress, quality, and SLA adherence through timely turnover.
• Planning & Budget Management: Develops routes, estimates, and schedules, and keeps projects within budget.
• Problem Solving & DecisionMaking: Analyzes problems and priorities and recommends practical solutions to manag ement.
• Communication & Escalation: Communicates clearly and escalates proactively across internal departments and external teams.
• AI Adoption & Applied Productivity: Uses AI tools to enhance planning, reporting, analysis, and project execution.
• Execution & Accountability: Delivers projects on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations.

Pay Range: $40/HR

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.