Field Fiber Construction Project Engineer

Lumos Fiber; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus options

Paid time off

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to manage multiple fiber builds in the DuPage, IL market, overseeing contractor performance and enforcing safety, quality, schedule, and budget constraints. This field-based role requires residency within 30 miles of the market and travel between active jobsites.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to keep projects moving from field readiness through closeout, while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP construction or related field operations.
• Experience managing contractors and several active construction projects at the same time.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and ability to travel throughout the market; company vehicle and mobile phone provided.

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

OSP construction

Telecommunications engineering

Project management

Contractor management

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Sitetracker

Smartsheet

Job description

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to manage multiple fiber builds in the DuPage, IL market, overseeing contractor performance and enforcing safety, quality, schedule, and budget constraints. This field-based role requires residency within 30 miles of the market and travel between active jobsites.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to keep projects moving from field readiness through closeout, while ensuring compliance and