OSP Engineering Manager — Fiber Network Lead (24/7)

IQ Fiber; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant Engineering to oversee the planning, design, and execution of outside plant construction and maintenance activities. This role leads cross-functional teams and contractors to ensure high-quality fiber deployment and regulatory compliance.

This hands-on leadership position requires deep technical knowledge of fiber construction, splicing techniques, network architecture, and OSP documentation, with accountability for team development and 24/7

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering or a related technical field; 10+ years in a fiber construction environment.
• Deep knowledge of fiber, OSP, splicing, and regulatory standards.
• Experience managing outside plant contractors and project budgets.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional team management.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word.
• Availability for 24/7/365 operations and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage an OSP team including Supervisors, Fiber Technicians, Engineers, Locators, and Construction Technicians; responsible for hiring, mentoring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Train team members and build competencies in splicing techniques, troubleshooting, network architecture, documentation requirements, and end‑to‑end OSP processes.
• Oversee the planning and execution of FTTP construction projects, including field surveys and cost development for various properties.
• Manage and coordinate OSP construction activities using in-house and contract resources; oversee all outside construction contractors, including invoicing, quality of work, and documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of network systems and lead the restoration of all outside plant repairs; manage system performance and customer inquiries.
• Enforce methods, procedures, and practices related to OSP splicing, construction, and documentation; ensure OSHA, FCC compliance.
• Respond to 24/7/365 operation needs; after‑hours and weekend work, outages, and disaster response.
• Provide administrative and project management support, including reporting and budgeting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

OSP knowledge

Project management

Contractor management

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IQ Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant Engineering to oversee the planning, design, and execution of outside plant construction and maintenance activities. This role leads cross-functional teams and contractors to ensure high-quality fiber deployment and regulatory compliance.

This hands-on leadership position requires deep technical knowledge of fiber construction, splicing techniques, network architecture, and OSP documentation, with accountability for team development and 24/7