Field Fiber Build Engineer – OSP Construction

Lumos; Bartlett, Naperville (IL, IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Bonus options

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

HSAs and FSAs

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K with employer contribution

Wellness program

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

Discounts on T-Mobile service

Job summary

Lumos is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to oversee multiple fiber construction projects in the Naperville, IL market. You will manage contractor performance, coordinate field activities, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

This field-based role requires residency within 30 miles of the market and travel to active sites. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to keep projects moving from readiness to closeout.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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 provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Inspect active jobsites and ensure work meets OSHA, NESC, Lumos, and applicable construction standards.
• Coordinate permitting, materials, utilities, municipalities, and other field dependencies.
• Resolve field roadblocks and community concerns quickly and professionally.
• Partner across Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to improve Lumos planning and execution.

Skills

Contractor management

Project management

Communication

Budget tracking

MS Office

Travel

OSH & NESC knowledge

Education

Associates or Bachelors in construction management, engineering, telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Sitetracker

Smartsheet

Job description

Lumos is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to oversee multiple fiber construction projects in the Naperville, IL market. You will manage contractor performance, coordinate field activities, and ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

This field-based role requires residency within 30 miles of the market and travel to active sites. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to keep projects moving from readiness to closeout.