Fiber OSP Construction Project Lead – Field-Based

lumosfiber; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and VISN

Bonus options for eligible positions

Paid Time Off & Holidays

HSAs and FSAs

100% employer-paid life and disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K with up to 5% match

Wellness program with incentives

Employee referrals

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

Discounts on T-Mobile service

Job summary

Lumos is building a 100% fiber optic network and expanding across the Petersburg market. The OSP Construction Project Engineer will oversee multiple fiber builds, manage contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time project delivery.

Travel within the Petersburg area is required, and a valid driver’s license is provided with a company vehicle. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to resolve field challenges, coordinate permitting and materials, and drive projects from readiness to

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 at the same time.

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

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Construction management / Engineering degree

Tools

Sitetracker

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumos is building a 100% fiber optic network and expanding across the Petersburg market. The OSP Construction Project Engineer will oversee multiple fiber builds, manage contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time project delivery.

Travel within the Petersburg area is required, and a valid driver’s license is provided with a company vehicle. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to resolve field challenges, coordinate permitting and materials, and drive projects from readiness to