OSP Project Manager

Hotwire Communications Ltd; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Parental Leave

Hotwire Service Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Entertainment Discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications Ltd in Tucson is seeking an OSP Project Manager to oversee fiber and copper network construction projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate design, permitting, and construction teams, manage vendors and budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards across all phases.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of OSP project management experience and familiarity with Smartsheet, MS Project, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing OSP fiber and copper construction projects.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PMP certification or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage all phases of OSP construction projects including aerial, underground, and buried fiber installations.
• Coordinate with internal design, engineering, permitting, and construction teams to ensure alignment and milestones.
• Manage contractor activities including onboarding, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays or costs.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including reports, permits, and billing support.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and local permitting requirements.
• Lead regular project meetings with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct site walks to verify practices and project specs.
• Manage project closeout and handover to Operations.
• Support budget forecasting and cost control; provide weekly updates to senior management.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSP Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and execution of outside plant (OSP) fiber and copper network construction projects. This role oversees project planning, field construction, permitting, vendor management, budgeting, and quality assurance to ensure that projects are completed safely, on time, within scope, and on budget. The OSP Project Manager collaborates closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and external contractors to deliver high-quality network infrastructure in support of Hotwire Communications' growth objectives.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage all phases of OSP construction projects including aerial, underground, and buried fiber installations.
• Coordinate with internal design, engineering, permitting, and construction teams to ensure project alignment and milestone achievement.
• Manage contractor activities including onboarding, quality control, and compliance with safety standards.
• Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, resource plans, and schedules based on engineering designs.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to mitigate schedule delays or cost overruns.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, field notes, permits, and billing support.
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds Hotwire Communications' quality standards, industry codes, and local permitting requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and municipalities, property managers, utility owners, and other stakeholders for project coordination.
• Lead regular project meetings with contractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Conduct site walks and inspections to verify construction practices, safety compliance, and project specifications.
• Manage project closeout, including redlines, as-builts, final inspections, and handover to Operations.
• Support budget forecasting and cost control activities for assigned projects.
• Provide weekly project updates and reports to senior management.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience managing OSP fiber and copper construction projects
• Strong understanding of aerial, buried, and underground telecommunications infrastructure
• Experience with permitting processes, utility coordination, and local regulations
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project) and Microsoft Office Suite
• PMP certification or similar project management certification is a plus
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws