OSP Construction Manager

Swoon; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Job summary

Swoon in North Chicagoland, IL is seeking an experienced OSP Construction Manager to lead fiber and OSP construction projects in the field, coordinating with engineers and contractors to resolve issues and keep crews on track.

This full-time, direct-hire role offers a salary of $65K–$80K, plus a company truck, with a focus on safety, quality, schedules, and team development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of telecom/OSP construction experience.
• Experience managing construction crews or contractors.
• Ability to work independently and solve field problems.
• RUS/NEC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fiber and OSP construction projects in the field.
• Oversee contractors, crews, and construction activities.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedules, and project progress.
• Work closely with engineers and contractors to resolve field issues.
• Coordinate construction requirements and fiber splicing activities.
• Support team performance, training, and development.

Skills

Crew management

Field problem solving

Safety & quality oversight

Independent work

RUS/NEC knowledge

Job description

OSP Construction Manager – North Chicagoland, IL

I’m currently looking for an experienced OSP Construction Manager to join a growing fiber/telecom team in the North Chicagoland area.

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a salary of $65K–$80K, plus a company truck.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead fiber and OSP construction projects in the field
• Oversee contractors, crews, and construction activities
• Monitor safety, quality, schedules, and project progress
• Work closely with engineers and contractors to resolve field issues
• Coordinate construction requirements and fiber splicing activities
• Support team performance, training, and development

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years of telecom/OSP construction experience
• Experience managing construction crews or contractors
• Ability to work independently and solve field problems
• RUS/NEC knowledge is a plus

North Chicagoland, IL