Manager - OSP Construction

Lumos; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive compensation with bonus

Paid time off and holidays

401K with employer match

HSAs and FSAs

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

Job summary

Lumos is seeking a full-time Manager – OSP Construction to lead fiber build projects across multiple sites, directing subcontractor teams and coordinating with internal groups to deliver safe, on-time network expansions.

You will manage CAPEX/OPEX, ensure quality builds, influence stakeholders, and drive process improvements while maintaining strong relationships with local authorities and communities in the market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in OSP construction, engineering, or fiber builds.
• 2–5 years leading techs and contractors in a fiber build environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven project management skills; ability to manage multiple milestones.
• Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative.
• Active, unencumbered driver's license.
• Fiber/Telecom industry experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead market builds safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and upgrades of OSP facilities and communities.
• Delegate tasks and empower contractors to design builds and track progress.
• Influence internal and external teams to stay on-target and communicate progress.
• Interface with local governments and communities; respond timely and graciously.
• Keep stakeholders informed on build progress at all times.
• Provide technical leadership to direct reports and subcontractors; standardize processes.
• Coordinate with utilities partners to plan and execute objectives.
• Manage CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory; approve expenses.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team; recruit and coach.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Technical leadership

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Smart Sheets

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Lumos is looking for a full-timeManager – 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.

***Hybrid Position*** Requires regular presence onsite at multiple jobsites in market. Successful candidates must reside within market or within 1 hour commuting distance from Beaumont, TX & Port Arthur, TX . Company vehicle + Mobile phone provided. Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.

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:

• 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.

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

We have:

• 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.
• 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 individualswith disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.