OSP Construction Lead & Team Mentor

IQ Fiber; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking an OSP Supervisor to lead a team of OSP construction technicians and engineers. This hands-on leadership role combines technical depth in network architecture, troubleshooting, and splicing with day-to-day team development and field operations support.

This position requires managing field surveys, coordinating outside plant construction, and ensuring OSHA safety standards while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fiber construction environment.
• Advanced knowledge of underground and aerial construction techniques; proficient knowledge of optical networks.
• Clear understanding of fiber design, splicing matrix sheets, and documentation requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass background check, consumer report, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; ability to process trouble tickets.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel administration, training, and development of all field personnel.
• Develop knowledge of network architecture, splicing, and documentation for OSP.
• Coordinate outside plant construction with in-house and contract resources.
• Coordinate field surveys of existing or proposed OSP installations.
• Model effective troubleshooting and restoration of plant issues.
• Meet QC standards and budgetary requirements across projects.
• Ensure system compliance with NCTA, FCC, and OSHA standards.
• Liaise with other departments on new technology deployments.
• Provide on-call management for 24/7/365 operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Fiber construction

Project management

Documentation

OSHA safety

Driver's license

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

IQ Fiber is seeking an OSP Supervisor to lead a team of OSP construction technicians and engineers. This hands-on leadership role combines technical depth in network architecture, troubleshooting, and splicing with day-to-day team development and field operations support.

This position requires managing field surveys, coordinating outside plant construction, and ensuring OSHA safety standards while maintaining project schedules and budgets.