OSP Engineering Manager - Lead Fiber Network Growth

Ziply Fiber; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Quarterly performance bonus

Training

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ziply Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering in Everett, WA to lead an OSP engineering team, guide design and project delivery, and ensure work meets quality standards on time and within budget. Responsibilities include staffing, mentoring, and coordinating with field operations, vendors, and stakeholders to drive safe, efficient network growth and reliability.

You will oversee work orders and permitting with municipalities, railroad and utility owners, verify cost

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of outside plant (OSP) experience, including quoting, permitting and other pre-construction activities.
• Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.
• Experience using fiber optic network documentation tools.
• Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.
• Experience managing capital budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering team and provide leadership and mentorship through coaching, feedback, development goals and performance management.
• Accountable for the staffing, schedules and compliance associated with OSP engineering and construction activities, along with the safety and quality of work performed.
• Oversee production of all engineering work orders within an assigned geographic area. Ensure engineering work orders are designed in compliance with all company standards, NESC, and municipal requirements, as well as public ROW or utility easements. Confirm project cost estimates are accurate. Release work orders to Construction in time to meet commitment dates.
• Manage Engineering process and documentation through project completion.
• Identify permitting authorities based on proposed routes including municipalities, government entities, utility owners and any other agencies who have authority over the right-of-way in which we are proposing to construct. Oversee the completion of necessary permit applications.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Coordinate and participate in various internal meetings to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Coordinate with State, local municipalities, and utilities.
• Verify contractor’s invoices for accuracy and process to AP in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fiber optic docs tools

Job description

Ziply Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering in Everett, WA to lead an OSP engineering team, guide design and project delivery, and ensure work meets quality standards on time and within budget. Responsibilities include staffing, mentoring, and coordinating with field operations, vendors, and stakeholders to drive safe, efficient network growth and reliability.

You will oversee work orders and permitting with municipalities, railroad and utility owners, verify cost