OSP Construction Project Engineer

Lumos Fiber; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401K plan with employer contribution

Employee referral bonuses

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer based in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves building relationships with subcontractor partners to manage Outside Plant (OSP) construction and installation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a related field and will be responsible for overseeing project crews, ensuring safety compliance, and ensuring projects meet CAPEX budgets.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, competitive compensation, PTO, 401K contributions, and discounts on services. The position requires frequent onsite presence and effective communication with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proven project management experience with multiple concurrent goals.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with subcontractors to manage OSP crews.
• Tracks crew progress and reports to internal teams.
• Partners with OSP contractor crews to ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of OSHA rules

Independent work skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Smart Sheets

Sitetracker

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumos is looking for a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer! If you are an experienced telecom construction professional, who’s excited for a fast‑paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we’re harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our ability to set up and maintain our service, we want to hear from you!

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

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

Essential Functions

• Builds and maintains relationships with local subcontractor and other partners to manage OSP crews’ activity – accomplishing required work safely, on time & within budget.
• Tracks crew progress and reports on it to internal teams, picking up whatever is required & delivering critical information to ensure leadership understands real‑time job progress.
• Partners with & monitors OSP contractor crews to drive a safety culture at worksites.
• Engages with municipalities, utilities, and community members frequently & respectfully – to drive progress and address any neighborhood concerns.
• Ensures OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
• Complies with all safety regulations & requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
• Supports with internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and permitting.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental & cross‑functional projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building & influencing skills.
• Proven project management experience with multiple OSP worksites & concurrent goals.
• Solid experience with computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets, Sitetracker, and Microsoft Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, & Word. Visio & 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 & collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic – reporting promptly & consistently, and with a sense of urgency based on deadlines and competing priorities.

Other Experience & Requirements

• 5+ years’ technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.
• Proactive, independent, and ability 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 & 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.
• 401K plan w/ 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.

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.

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.