OSP Construction Manager – Fiber Network Deployment

Lumos; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive compensation packages

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

HSAs/FSAs

Employer-paid life and disability

Job summary

Lumos is seeking a Manager – OSP Construction to lead Outside Plant network builds across communities, interfacing with subcontractor teams and internal Lumos staff. You’ll drive safe, on-time, on-budget execution of fiber projects, while shaping processes and influencing stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, 10+ years in OSP/fiber builds, and a driver’s license. Expect fast-paced growth with cross-functional collaboration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in OSP construction, engineering, or operations fiber builds
• 2-5 years’ experience leading techs and contractors in a fiber build environment
• Proven project management skills; able to manage multiple milestones to closure
• Active, fully unencumbered driver’s license
• Fiber or Telecom industry experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes assigned market builds safely, on time & within budget
• Manages scheduling and coordination of maintenance, repair, and upgrade of OSP facilities and surrounding communities
• Delegates responsibility to direct reports to accomplish market tasks and motivates contractor crews
• Interfaces with internal and external teams to ensure progress and staying on target
• Interacts with local governments & communities and responds timely and graciously
• Keeps stakeholders informed on build progress at all times
• Provides technical leadership and improves processes with subcontractor teams
• Coordinates with utilities partners and internal Lumos teams to plan and execute objectives
• Manages CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory tracking
• Builds and maintains a high-performing team; recruits, evaluates, and coaches
• Performs other duties including cross-functional projects

Skills

OSP construction

People leadership

Project management

Driver’s license

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Smart Sheets

Excel

Outlook

Word

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Lumos is seeking a Manager – OSP Construction to lead Outside Plant network builds across communities, interfacing with subcontractor teams and internal Lumos staff. You’ll drive safe, on-time, on-budget execution of fiber projects, while shaping processes and influencing stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, 10+ years in OSP/fiber builds, and a driver’s license. Expect fast-paced growth with cross-functional collaboration and community engagement.