OSP Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an OSP Design Manager to lead fiber design projects that enhance infrastructure in rural areas. This role involves overseeing a talented team, ensuring timely project delivery, and fostering strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in managing complex OSP FTTH projects, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic organization dedicated to professional growth and a supportive work environment, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on communities through innovative fiber solutions.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Professional Development Initiatives

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing complex OSP FTTH design projects.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills required.
• Experience in fast-paced environments essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OSP FTTH design project delivery and monitor progress.
• Interface with clients and manage design alignment meetings.
• Coordinate with field construction team to ensure understanding.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Google Earth

GIS Platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionWe are in a period of unprecedented growth and are seeking to hire an OSP Design Manager to support our team working remotely within the Kansas City area.

This role is responsible for successfully executing assigned OSP fiber network design projects across multiple markets. These projects will build our nation’s infrastructure by delivering the transformative power of gigabit fiber access to rural communities.

The OSP Design Manager is responsible for successfully overseeing fiber design and implementation projects. The OSP Design Manager is the design lead directing OSP Engineers and CAD/GIS technicians to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required standard. This design team will work on FTTH projects, completing high-level designs, field verification/staking, low-level detailed design, submitting jurisdiction ROW permits, and incorporating field construction redlines into final as-built plans. The OSP Design Manager provides required status updates to the Project Manager and ensures each design phase of work is delivered based on the schedule.

This role requires an individual with strong leadership, facilitation, management, and client relationship skills. This position will partner across the JSI organization and the client’s organization to plan and execute project delivery.

If you have a track record of successfully managing complex OSP FTTH, FTTX, or other construction projects, as well as strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and facilitation skills, then this role is for you!
Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee and drive the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH design project.
• Monitor design progress, oversee design scheduling, and track design status to schedule.
• Will interface with the clients design team. Build strong working relationships by providing regular status updates to the JSI Project Manager and facilitating design alignment meetings.
• Coordinate closely with the Field construction team to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
• Attend regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress and manage risks.
• This position is integral to our vision, strategy, and overall growth plans and requires strong leadership, people skills, and problem-solving abilities.

QualificationsEducation:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is but not required.
• Professional Engineer Certification is but not required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience successfully managing complex OSP FTTH design projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, and other GIS platforms.

Skills:

• Comfort with fast-paced environments and regular multi-tasking and reprioritization.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as listening and interpretation skills.
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).

Additional InformationWorks Schedule:

• US Remote-Kansas City

Compensation/Benefits:

JSI offers a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Plan – 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Life and Insurance
• A diverse, dynamic, and engaging work environment
• Ongoing training and educational opportunities
• Professional growth and development initiatives

At JSI, we are committed to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.