OSP Project Manager

JSI; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

JSI invites you to join our Anchorage, AK office as an OSP Project Manager, leading large OSP FTTH and Middle Mile network design and implementation projects that expand connectivity and support digital inclusion.

You will direct OSP Residents & Inspectors, oversee schedules and budgets, and partner across the organization and with the client to plan delivery, manage risks, and ensure on-time, within-budget project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and client relationship skills.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and drives the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH project.
• Monitor construction progress and oversee scheduling; track budget.
• Primary interface with the client; provide regular status updates and lead escalation discussions.
• Coordinate with the Engineer to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
• Manage supply chain inventory of materials and logistics.
• Build relationships with construction vendors to ensure on-budget construction.
• Run regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report progress and manage risks.
• Ensure the detailed project plan is followed and team collaboration is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project management

Tools

AutoCAD

Google Earth

GIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: OSP - Management, Support, & Administration

Location: Anchorage, AK

Description

JSI invites you to join our team as an OSP Project Manager in our Anchorage, AK office, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

About the Company

JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets across the United States, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.

Position Overview

To support our strategic expansion, JSI seeks an experienced OSP Project Manager responsible for leading and managing large, Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Middle Mile network design and implementation projects. This role is responsible for the successful execution of assigned OSP fiber network design and implementation projects across multiple markets, which will build our nation’s infrastructure by delivering the transformative power of gigabit fiber access to rural communities.

The OSP Project Manager has responsibility for the successful oversite of fiber design and implementation projects. The OSP PM directs OSP Residents & Inspectors, who oversee the construction teams, to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required standard. The OSP Project Manager updates the entire team to strategically manage risk, monitor finances, provide the necessary status updates to the customer, and ensure each phase of work is delivered based on the schedule.

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

The OSP Project Manager will bring a successful track record of managing complex OSP FTTH, FTTX, or other construction projects and solid leadership, emotional intelligence, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and drives the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH project.
• Monitor construction progress, oversee scheduling, tracking budget to spending status.
• Primary interface with the client. Build strong working relationships by providing regular status updates, facilitating alignment meetings, and leading escalation discussions.
• Coordinate closely with the Engineer to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
• Manages a dynamic and complex supply chain inventory of materials and logistics.
• Build strong working relationships with construction vendors to ensure high-quality, on-within-budget construction.
• Managing regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress and manage risks.
• Ensures the detailed project plan is followed and drives the team to work together to achieve results.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and regular multi-tasking and reprioritization.
• This position is integral to our vision, strategy, and overall growth plans and requires strong leadership, people skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience successfully managing complex OSP including FTTH Construction projects.
• Must Reside in Anchorage, AK.
• Prior experience as an OSP Resident, OSP Engineer, or similar role is preferred.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities,
• 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).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, or GIS platforms, a plus.
• Depending on home location, it may require the ability to travel: 10-20%.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and wellness opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.