OSP Construction Project Engineer

Lumosfiber; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Lumosfiber is seeking a full‑time OSP Construction Project Engineer to build relationships for OSP construction in Montgomery, Alabama. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and a strong knowledge of OSHA and telecommunications regulations.

The position involves overseeing subcontractors, maintaining safety compliance, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The company offers comprehensive health coverage and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in OSP Engineering or Construction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in the fiber or telecom industry.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with subcontractors and manage crew activities.
• Track progress and report to internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and NESC code.

Skills

Verbal communication

Project management

Relationship building

OSHA knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smart Sheets

Sitetracker

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lumos is looking for a full‑time OSP Construction Project Engineer! If you are an experienced telecom construction professional excited for a fast‑paced environment, ready to help us grow, and willing to recommend process changes that ensure we harness our technology in the best possible way, we want to hear from you!

Our OSP Construction Project Engineers build relationships with communities and contractor partners to facilitate the Outside Plant (OSP) construction and installation of our network within a specific market. Lumos’s critical infrastructure builds encompass poles, aerial, buried, and underground fiber facilities. Our CPEs must reside within commutable distance of the Eagle Pass, Texas market – daily onsite presence is essential.

CPEs are directly accountable for oversight of line‑crews, splicers, and subcontractor crews while tracking all projects for safe, on‑time completion in alignment with CAPEX budget parameters.

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain relationships with local subcontractors and other partners to manage OSP crews’ activity – accomplishing required work safely, on time and within budget.
• Track crew progress and report it to internal teams, picking up whatever is required and delivering critical information to ensure leadership understands real‑time job progress.
• Partner with and monitor OSP contractor crews to drive a safety culture at worksites.
• Engage with municipalities, utilities, and community members frequently and respectfully – to drive progress and address any neighborhood concerns.
• Ensure OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
• Comply with all safety regulations and requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
• Support internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and permitting.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross‑functional projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building, and influencing skills.
• Proven project management experience with multiple OSP worksites and concurrent goals.
• Solid experience with computers and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets, Sitetracker, and Microsoft Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word. Visio and PPT helpful.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic – reporting promptly and consistently, and with a sense of urgency based on deadlines and competing priorities.

Other Experience & Requirements

• 5+ years of technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid, fully unencumbered driver’s license required.
• Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative to keep on‑task and on‑target.
• Fiber or telecom industry experience essential.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent time spent walking, standing in the elements at construction worksites.
• Must utilize appropriate clothing and footwear to maintain safety.
• Frequent sedentary periods using computer, keyboard, and other peripherals.
• Near‑constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off and 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.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer contribution and a self‑directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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