OSP Project Manager

Utilicom; Lima (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Utilicom is seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager to oversee outside plant projects from planning to delivery. You will manage timelines, budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, and design to ensure successful fiber optic network implementations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of telecom experience, strong communication and vendor management skills, and the ability to read construction documents and maintain quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of telecommunications outside plant, fiber optics, and project management experience.
• Experience reading construction documents and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and basic Google Earth; familiarity with OTDR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning and execution of OSP projects from inception to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet SLAs.
• Oversee fiber placement, splicing coordination, make-ready, restoration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/Telecommunications

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Google Earth

OTDR

Job description

Job Title: OSP Project Manager

Department: Outside Plant Construction

Location: Remote 4 days x 10 hours each

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented OSP Project Manager to oversee and manage the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of outside plant (OSP) projects for our telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of OSP projects, including fiber optic networks, cable installations, and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the telecommunications industry, with a focus on OSP projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Lead and manage the planning and execution of outside plant break/fix from inception to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for projects as required.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, construction, design) and external stakeholders (clients, vendors, contractors) to ensure SLA objectives are met.
• Oversee OSP activities, including fiber placement, splicing coordination, make-ready support, restoration, and maintenance.
• Ensure work aligns with construction prints, permits, and engineering specifications.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled, and projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Establish, monitor, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of deliverables and supporting workflows in order to measure operational performance, as well as identify and assess areas of opportunity for improved process efficiencies and performance.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements, including manpower, equipment, and materials. Timely update of budget requests, purchase orders, project close outs.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to avoid delays or budget overruns.
• Resolve any issues that arise during the course of the project, including procurement delays, resource shortages, or technical challenges.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain clear and continuous communication with all stakeholders, including clients, senior management, project teams, and vendors.
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates on project status, addressing any concerns or changes to scope, cost, or schedule.
• Manage and maintain customer communications in partnership with the NOC throughout Fiber restoration and maintenance processes
• Work jointly with the leadership from the NOC, Construction, Project Management, Engineering, and Change management teams.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the project is completed in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular quality inspections and audits throughout the project to ensure adherence to design specifications and industry best practices.

Contract and Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring their performance aligns with project requirements and timelines.
• Review and manage contracts, change orders, and procurement processes as needed.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Ensure that all project-related documentation, including contracts, permits, and reports, is properly maintained and stored.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Must have working knowledge of structured cabling and routing.

• o Must be familiar with email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth.
• o Proven experience managing large-scale OSP projects, including fiber optic and cable installations.
• o Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• o Must be able to read and understand construction documents.
• o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• o Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project conditions.
• o Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control, and construction standards in OSP projects.
• o Ability to review and interpret an OTDR / Ability to support field staff running test is a plus

Education & Experience:

• o High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• o Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, or a related field, preferred, or additional years of experience may be used in lieu of this preference.
• o At least 5 years of experience in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.