Fiber Network Construction Project Engineer – Onsite Field Lead

Lumos Fiber; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Bonus options

Paid Time Off & Holidays

HSAs and FSAs

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K with employer match

Wellness program

Employee referral bonuses

Internet discounts in service areas

T-Mobile discounts

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to lead fiber build programs in the Naperville, IL market. You will oversee contractor performance, track progress, manage safety, quality, schedule, and budget from field readiness through closeout, and coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain.

This field-based role requires residence within 30 miles of the market and regular travel to active jobsites, with a company vehicle and phone provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP construction, telecommunications engineering, network deployment, or related field operations.
• Strong knowledge of aerial, underground, and buried fiber construction, including OSHA and NESC requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and several active construction projects simultaneously.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple OSP builds across the market from construction readiness through closeout.
• Set clear expectations for contractors and subcontractors, holding teams accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Track production, schedules, costs, risks, and field progress, and keep stakeholders informed with clear, timely updates.
• Inspect active jobsites and ensure work meets OSHA, NESC, Lumos, and applicable construction standards.
• Coordinate permitting, materials, utilities, municipalities, and other field dependencies that keep construction moving.
• Resolve field roadblocks and community concerns quickly, professionally, and with sound judgment.
• Partner across Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to improve how Lumos plans, builds, and scales.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Sitetracker

Smartsheet

Job description

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to lead fiber build programs in the Naperville, IL market. You will oversee contractor performance, track progress, manage safety, quality, schedule, and budget from field readiness through closeout, and coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain.

This field-based role requires residence within 30 miles of the market and regular travel to active jobsites, with a company vehicle and phone provided.