OSP Project Manager

LightPath; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lightpath is seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager to lead outside plant fiber construction projects across the United States. You will coordinate with engineering, permitting, field operations, and contractors to deliver on time, within budget, and in compliance with requirements.

The role is remote with roughly 15% travel to project sites and meetings. You will drive schedules, budgets, risk management, and executive reporting while promoting safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in telecom, utility, or infra construction.
• Experience managing OSP fiber construction projects, including underground and aerial deployments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of outside plant fiber construction projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Permitting, and Construction teams for readiness.
• Oversee contractor onboarding, performance, and safety compliance.
• Monitor budgets, purchase orders, invoicing, and change orders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation to protect schedule and cost.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Conduct routine status meetings with stakeholders and contractors.
• Prepare executive reports on status, milestones, and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement for execution efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Promote safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5+ years project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

OSP Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager - OSP Construction is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of outside plant (OSP) fiber construction projects throughout the United States. This individual will oversee multiple projects simultaneously while partnering with Engineering, Permitting, Field Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and external contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all customer and regulatory requirements.

This is a remote position with approximately 15% travel required to project sites, customer meetings, and corporate events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of OSP fiber construction projects from pre‑construction through final acceptance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Permitting, and Construction teams to ensure project readiness.
• Manage contractor onboarding, performance, and quality to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoicing, and change orders.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct routine project status meetings with internal stakeholders, customers, and contractors.
• Prepare and present executive‑level reports on project status, milestones, financial performance, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience supporting telecommunications, utility, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience managing outside plant (OSP) fiber construction projects, including underground and aerial deployments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Oracle, NetCracker, ESRI, Tableau, or similar project management and reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of permitting processes, DOT requirements, utility coordination, and right‑of‑way regulations.
• Experience supporting long‑haul fiber, metro fiber, or data center infrastructure projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Core Competencies

• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Risk Assessment and MitigationContractor Management
• Customer Focus
• Communication and Relationship Building
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Team Collaboration
• Safety Leadership
• Operational Excellence

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 15% as business needs require.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and safely navigate varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to help build next‑generation fiber infrastructure supporting enterprise, carrier, and data center customers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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