OSP Project Manager

Network Connex Company; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Medical Insurance (Medical, Dental, V

Holidays

PTO

401(k) matching

Career growth

Company vehicle

Job summary

Network Connex is seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager to oversee outside plant construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role coordinates resources, schedules, budgets, documentation, and customer expectations to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance.

The ideal candidate has field experience in telecommunications construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to bridge between customers, field teams, subcontractors, and company leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in OSP, telecommunications, utility, or related construction project management.
• Strong understanding of outside plant construction and field operations.
• Experience with multiple crews or subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, costs, schedules, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple OSP construction projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and completion targets.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor production and compare progress against schedules and budgets.
• Track labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Identify schedule, budget, resource, and construction issues and develop solutions.
• Manage project changes, additional work, and change-order documentation.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, utility conflicts, access requirements, and other pre-construction needs.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and provide accurate project updates.
• Work with field leadership to resolve construction issues and maintain productivity.
• Review daily reports, production documentation, photographs, redlines, and other project records.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and customer requirements.
• Monitor quality and address deficiencies or punch-list items.
• Coordinate project closeout, including as-builts, documentation, acceptance, and final billing requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate action items to appropriate personnel.
• Support estimating, proposals, and new project opportunities when needed.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure required documentation is submitted on time.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Scheduling

Reading blueprints

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being.

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

Job Summary

Network Connex is seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager to oversee outside plant construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This position is responsible for coordinating resources, schedules, budgets, documentation, and customer expectations to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to contract requirements. The ideal candidate understands the field realities of telecommunications construction and can effectively bridge communication between customers, field teams, subcontractors, and company leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off – Accrued, two weeks
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth opportunities
• Take home company vehicle

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple OSP construction projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and completion targets.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor production and compare progress against project schedules and budgets.
• Track labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Identify schedule, budget, resource, and construction issues and develop solutions.
• Manage project changes, additional work, and change-order documentation.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, utility conflicts, access requirements, and other pre-construction needs.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and provide accurate project updates.
• Work with field leadership to resolve construction issues and maintain productivity.
• Review daily reports, production documentation, photographs, redlines, and other project records.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and customer requirements.
• Monitor quality and address deficiencies or punch-list items.
• Coordinate project closeout, including as-builts, documentation, acceptance, and final billing requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate action items to appropriate personnel.
• Support estimating, proposals, and new project opportunities when needed.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure required documentation is submitted on time.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in OSP, telecommunications, utility, or related construction project management.
• Strong understanding of outside plant construction and field operations.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple crews or subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, costs, schedules, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel to jobsites as required.
• Experience with ROW, permitting, and municipal requirements.
• Experience coordinating utilities, inspectors, customers, and subcontractors.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and organized Project Manager who can keep projects moving while maintaining strong relationships with customers and field teams. The right candidate understands construction, communicates clearly, follows through on commitments, and can identify potential problems before they become project delays or cost issues.

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$105 - $125 a year

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.