Manager - OSP Construction

Socket.dev; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Bonus options

Paid time off

HSAs and FSAs

Life and disability insurance

EAP

401K with employer contribution

Wellness program

Employee referrals

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

Job summary

Lumos is seeking a full-time Manager - OSP Construction to lead Outside Plant fiber builds. You will supervise subcontractors, coordinate field teams, and ensure safe, on-time delivery while collaborating with Lumos engineers and local officials.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in OSP or fiber construction, 2–5 years directing crews, a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and proven project management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in OSP construction, engineering, or fiber operations.
• 2–5 years leading techs and contract crews in fiber builds.
• A high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven project management skills; multi-milestone delivery capability.
• Active, unencumbered driver’s license; telecom/fiber experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely complete market builds on time and within budget.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and upgrades of OSP facilities and community responses.
• Delegate tasks to direct reports; track progress and motivate contractor crews.
• Influence internal & external teams to stay on target.
• Interface with local governments and communities; respond promptly and professionally.
• Keep stakeholders informed of build progress at all times.
• Provide technical leadership to reports and subcontractors; standardize processes.
• Coordinate with utilities and pole/aerial teams with Lumos engineers.
• Manage CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory; approve expenses.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team; recruit and coach.
• Perform other duties and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Influencing others

Interpersonal skills

Technical leadership

Excel/MS Office suite

Smart Sheets

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Visio

PowerPoint (PPT)

MS Visio

Job description

Lumos is looking for a full-time Manager - OSP Construction ! If you have experience as a construction leader in telecommunications & FTTH who's excited for a fast-paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we're harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our ability to set up and maintain our service, we want to hear from you! As a Manager - you'll power the flawless execution of Outside Plant (OSP) network builds - directly interfacing with & influencing subcontractor teams. You'll motivate them to accomplish the important efforts that build Lumos's fiber network - while collaborating with internal Lumos teams to build relationships with local officials & community representatives. Why Lumos: Lumos is transforming the future of connectivity by building one of the nation's fastest-growing 100% Fiber Optic networks. Through T-Fiber, our joint venture with T-Mobile, we're working toward a shared goal of connecting 12 to 15 million homes by 2030 while expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet in the communities we serve. Here, you'll find more than a job, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, take ownership of your work, and help shape how we grow. We move quickly, collaborate across teams, and believe the best ideas come from people who are curious, solutions-oriented, and ready to build what's next.

What You'll Do:

• Accomplishes assigned market builds safely, on time & within budget.
• Manages the scheduling and coordination of the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of OSP facilities and the surrounding communities including rehab work, customer & community concern responses, OSP generator routines, and emergency call-outs.
• Delegates responsibility effectively & empowers direct reports to accomplish market tasks - designing builds, tracking & reporting progress, and motivating contractor crews.
• Influences internal & external teams to ensure commitment to progress and staying on-target.
• Interfaces directly with local governments & communities - responding timely & graciously.
• Keeps internal & external stakeholders informed on build progress at all times.
• Provides technical leadership and expertise to direct reports and subcontractor partner teams; establishes, standardizes and improves processes.
• Coordinates with various utilities partners and associated pole, aerial, etc. teams in alignment with internal Lumos engineering teams to carefully plan & execute all necessary objectives.
• Manages CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory tracking - tracking progress & approving expenses.
• Accountable for building & maintaining a high-performing team: selects top-tier candidates, evaluates performance, and identifies training & coaching opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross-functional projects.

What You'll Bring:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong experience influencing & directing the work of others.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: capable of respectfully engaging with direct reports, multiple internal teams, external contractors, and a wide variety of community stakeholders.
• Solid experience with computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets or similar as well as MS Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word; Visio and PPT helpful.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• 10+ years' experience in OSP construction, engineering, or operations fiber builds.
• 2-5 years' experience leading techs and contractors in a fiber build environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven project management skills; able to effectively manage and accomplish multiple concurrent milestones to closure within assigned market.
• Proactive, independent, and ability to take initiative to keep on-task and on-target.
• Active, fully unencumbered driver's license.
• Fiber or Telecom industry experience is essential.
• Physical Requirements Frequently operates computer, keyboard, and related peripherals.
• Frequent travel to construction sites - standing, walking & safely navigating in all weather.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension and reasoning.

Benefits & Perks

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life's challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

Applicant Eligibility Notice:

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application. At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.