OSP Engineering Manager: Fiber Network Leadership

IQ Fiber, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant Engineering to oversee planning, design, and execution of OSP construction and maintenance. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical knowledge of fiber, splicing, network architecture, and OSP documentation.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and support a 24/7/365 operation with after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or related technical field; minimum 10 years in fiber construction.
• Advanced knowledge of fiber engineering, optical networks, and aerial/underground construction.
• Experience managing outside plant contractors with quality oversight and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational and project management; ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
• Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record; pass pre-employment background check, consumer report, and drug screening.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop OSP team including Supervisors, Fiber Technicians, Engineers, Locators, and Construction Technicians; responsible for hiring, mentoring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Train team in splicing techniques, troubleshooting, network architecture, documentation requirements, and end-to-end OSP processes.
• Oversee planning and execution of FTTP construction projects, including field surveys, cost development for properties, and management of fiber architecture in multi-tenant buildings.
• Manage and coordinate OSP construction activities using both in-house and contract resources; oversee all outside construction contractors, including invoicing, quality, and documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of network systems and lead restoration of all outside plant repairs; manage system performance and respond to customer inquiries.
• Enforce methods, procedures, and practices related to IQ Fiber's OSP splicing, construction, and fiber optic documentation policies; ensure OSHA safety standards and FCC regulations compliance.
• Respond to needs of a 24/7/365 operation; after-hours and weekend work, outages, and emergency schedules.
• Provide administrative and project management support, including reporting, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

MS Excel

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Trouble tickets

Job description

IQ Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant Engineering to oversee planning, design, and execution of OSP construction and maintenance. This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical knowledge of fiber, splicing, network architecture, and OSP documentation.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and support a 24/7/365 operation with after-hours availability.