Fiber Field Operations Manager

dfn; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 9%

Employer paid medical, dental, and VIS

Free 1 Gig fiber internet service

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Company-provided vehicle

Job summary

Douglas Fast Net in Creswell, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Outside Operations Manager to lead the outside plant team in aerial and underground fiber construction. You will manage crews, schedule work, and ensure safety and quality to DFN and industry standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, develop project docs, coordinate with vendors, handle customer and stakeholder meetings, and drive process improvements while maintaining compliance and reporting to the director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in outside plant construction.
• Telecommunications industry experience preferred; management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong project management with ability to supervise multiple projects.
• Excellent communication with engineers, technicians, contractors, and executives.
• Knowledge of outside plant design principles and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the outside plant team, including scheduling and budgeting.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet safety standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations to align with business goals.
• Develop and maintain documentation for projects.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure quality work.
• Meet with customers and stakeholders to discuss planning and build-outs.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and safety standards.
• Take after-hours and weekend calls in urgent situations.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles.
• Train and onboard new employees.
• Assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in employee relations issues with HR.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment per policy.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Resource allocation

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

Education

Construction management degree

Related field degree

Tools

GIS

NISC

Office 365

Job description

Douglas Fast Net in Creswell, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Outside Operations Manager to lead the outside plant team in aerial and underground fiber construction. You will manage crews, schedule work, and ensure safety and quality to DFN and industry standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, develop project docs, coordinate with vendors, handle customer and stakeholder meetings, and drive process improvements while maintaining compliance and reporting to the director.