Lead OSP Fiber Construction Manager

Clearwave Fiber; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Free Clearwave Fiber services

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Clearwave Fiber is seeking a Manager, OSP Construction in Chicago, IL to oversee day-to-day fiber construction execution and a team of Field Construction Managers. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading construction operations, coordinating with engineering and project teams, and driving safety and process improvements across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP fiber construction within telecommunications.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams or overseeing field construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Field Construction Managers in the execution of OSP fiber construction projects from start to finish.
• Oversee daily construction activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and take corrective action to keep projects on track.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to ensure alignment across all phases of construction.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to Field Construction Managers.
• Ensure consistency in field execution, documentation, and reporting across all projects.
• Hold team accountable for safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Assist in developing team capabilities through training and on-the-job support.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, and industry regulations.
• Conduct field visits and audits to verify quality of construction and adherence to standards.
• Address and resolve safety or quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Work closely with contractors to ensure work is completed according to scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and upscale issues as needed.
• Support contract adherence and assist in resolving field-level challenges.
• Track project budgets and resource utilization across assigned projects.
• Identify cost risks and support efforts to maintain financial targets.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, workflows, and field efficiency.
• Support implementation of standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Provide feedback to leadership on field challenges, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

OSP fiber construction knowledge

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

Clearwave Fiber is seeking a Manager, OSP Construction in Chicago, IL to oversee day-to-day fiber construction execution and a team of Field Construction Managers. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading construction operations, coordinating with engineering and project teams, and driving safety and process improvements across multiple projects.