OSP Construction Manager

Swoon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Take-home vehicle for business use

Job summary

Swoon is seeking an experienced OSP Construction Manager to oversee outside plant fiber networks across the North Chicagoland market. This is a 100% field-based leadership role requiring hands-on telecom construction experience and a track record of delivering safe, high-quality, on-time projects.

You'll lead contractors and field teams, manage field operations, safety, and quality, and provide weekly updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications OR 4+ years hands-on telecommunications OSP construction experience.
• Experience with OSP fiber installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing HES to manage service orders, trouble tickets, and facility records.
• Working knowledge of RUS and NEC codes.
• Valid driver's license.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation of outside plant (OSP) fiber facilities.
• Coordinate daily activities with construction contractors, engineers, and field teams.
• Review construction packages and splicing documentation to ensure successful project execution.
• Resolve field issues, design conflicts, and construction challenges to keep projects moving.
• Lead, coach, and support Construction Engineers, Construction Leaders, Construction Assistants, and contractors.
• Provide weekly project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Field leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

HES

Job description

OSP Construction Manager — North Chicagoland

Location: North Chicagoland (100% Field-Based)

Compensation: $65,000–$80,000/year + Company vehicle

Company truck provided (take-home vehicle for business use only)

We're looking for an experienced OSP Construction Manager to oversee the construction of outside plant (OSP) fiber networks throughout the North Chicagoland market.

This is a 100% field-based leadership role for someone who can hit the ground running and has a proven background managing telecom construction projects. You'll be responsible for driving safe, high-quality, and on-time fiber construction while leading contractors and field teams throughout the build process.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Field Operations

• Lead the installation of outside plant (OSP) fiber facilities
• Coordinate daily activities with construction contractors, engineers, and field teams
• Review construction packages and splicing documentation to ensure successful project execution
• Resolve field issues, design conflicts, and construction challenges to keep projects moving

Safety & Quality

• Ensure all construction activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Perform field inspections and quality assessments across OSP construction projects
• Ensure compliance with RUS and NEC codes
• Identify construction deficiencies and implement corrective actions

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and support Construction Engineers, Construction Leaders, Construction Assistants, and contractors
• Drive accountability for safety, quality, production, and schedule performance
• Assist with employee development, training, and performance evaluations

Project Management

• Coordinate work across multiple construction platforms and contractor teams
• Evaluate new construction methods and products to improve field performance
Provide weekly project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications OR 4+ years of hands-on telecommunications OSP construction experience
• Strong experience with OSP fiber installation, repair, and maintenance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience utilizing HES to manage service orders, trouble tickets, and facility records
• Working knowledge of RUS and NEC codes
• Valid driver's license
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced field environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading crews or managing OSP construction projects
• Strong contractor management and field leadership experience
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills