OSP Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Hybrid Working model

Insurance Benefits Package

401k

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager for fiber infrastructure projects in the Chicagoland area. You will manage the execution of outside plant construction, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of OSP construction experience and a strong understanding of local permitting processes. This role also offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OSP/outside plant construction.
• Proven project management on fiber/telecom infrastructure builds including FTTH.
• Strong understanding of Illinois/Chicagoland permitting and ROW processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution of OSP fiber construction projects.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and quality of work.
• Coordinate permitting and ROW activities.
• Track project budgets and report to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including OSHA.
• Liaise between field crews, engineering, and the client.
• Manage project documentation and closeout packages.
• Proactively identify and mitigate schedule and cost risks.

Skills

OSP/outside plant construction experience

Project management on fiber/telecom infrastructure builds

Understanding of permitting, ROW, and local municipality processes

Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform crews

Budget ownership and cost tracking experience

Proficiency with scheduling tools like MS Project or Primavera

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a utility infrastructure contractor specializing in underground and aerial construction services supporting fiber and network deployments. The company focuses on quality-driven project delivery, prioritizing safety, operational excellence, and efficient execution from planning through project completion.

This opportunity is for an OSP Project Manager to support fiber infrastructure projects in the Chicagoland area. The role is responsible for managing outside plant construction programs, coordinating subcontractors, and supporting permitting and right-of-way activities to ensure successful project delivery.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of OSP fiber construction projects across the Chicago metro and surrounding areas
• Manage subcontractor relationships, schedules, and quality of work
• Coordinate permitting, ROW acquisition, and utility locates with municipalities and local agencies
• Track project budgets, forecasts, and change orders; report to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including OSHA and company EHS requirements
• Liaise between field crews, engineering, and the client
• Manage project documentation including as-builts, redlines, and closeout packages
• Identify and mitigate schedule and cost risks proactively

Skills/Must have

• 5+ years OSP/outside plant construction experience
• Proven project management on fiber/telecom infrastructure builds; FTTH, buried, aerial, conduit
• Strong understanding of permitting, ROW, and local municipality processes in Illinois/Chicagoland
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform crews
• Budget ownership and cost tracking experience
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera

Benefits

• Company Car
• Hybrid Working model
• Insurance Benefits Package
• 401k

Salary

• $130,000