Fiber Network Construction Lead — Hybrid, In‑Market

PTR Global; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K contributions

Job summary

PTR Global seeks an experienced Network Construction Manager (Fiber/OSP) for a long-term contract on a hybrid basis in Minneapolis, MN. You will lead end-to-end OSP/ISP construction, coordinate with engineering and field teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Required 5+ years in telecom/utility construction, ability to read drawings, manage contractors, and maintain documentation. Travel to project sites may be required; OSHA 10/30, PMP, or CAPM are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of telecommunications or utility construction experience.
• Experience inspecting fiber placement, splicing and FTTH installations.
• Strong knowledge of OSP/ISP construction methods and restoration practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, permits, ROW documentation.
• Experience managing contractors, production metrics, change orders, and invoicing.
• Proven safety leadership with OSHA compliance experience.
• Proficient in project documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of OSP/ISP construction projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, production plans, resource allocation, and daily/weekly work objectives.
• Coordinate with engineering, permitting/ROW, design, materials, QA/QC, and operations teams to ensure construction readiness.
• Direct and oversee contractors and subcontractors, including work assignments, performance management, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and field audits.
• Perform field inspections of cable and fiber placement, splicing, conduit installation, restoration, and FTTH installations.
• Review engineering drawings, splice diagrams, permits, ROW docs to ensure accurate field execution.
• Manage permit compliance, traffic control, municipal coordination, and customer notifications.
• Track project quantities, change orders, invoices, and forecast costs.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including daily reports and turn-over packages.
• Lead project punch walks and final acceptance inspections.

Skills

Project leadership

Field inspections

Reading engineering drawings

Contract management

MS Office & PM software

Safety compliance

Documentation & reporting

Willingness to travel

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction/PM software

GIS (preferred)

Job description

PTR Global seeks an experienced Network Construction Manager (Fiber/OSP) for a long-term contract on a hybrid basis in Minneapolis, MN. You will lead end-to-end OSP/ISP construction, coordinate with engineering and field teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Required 5+ years in telecom/utility construction, ability to read drawings, manage contractors, and maintain documentation. Travel to project sites may be required; OSHA 10/30, PMP, or CAPM are a plus.