OSP Project Manager (FTTH Fiber Overbuild)

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company in Irving, TX is seeking a Wireline OSP Construction Project Manager to lead outdoor fiber projects, coordinate crews, manage permits with municipalities, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across field operations.

The role demands 5+ years in wireline OSP project management, advanced Excel skills, and experience forecasting crew workload and handling change orders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Wireline Outside Plant Construction Project Management experience.
• Strong data manipulation and reporting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reporting).
• Experience managing construction crew workload and forecasting.
• Understanding of Work-in-Progress reporting and 90-day forecasting.
• Ability to interpret construction prints / blueprints and site layouts.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Experience supporting telecom client.
• Outside Plant construction background.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities involved in Wireline OSP construction operations.
• Serve as liaison between Supervisors and Customers.
• Communicate daily and weekly with homeowners and customers.
• Schedule and forecast construction crew workload.
• Manage change orders and ensure pre-approval and margin protection.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and project reporting.
• Work directly with municipalities to secure and manage permits.
• Host customer meetings and manage escalations.
• Track production, overage job management, and market productivity metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Wireline OSP PM

Data reporting

Excel advanced

Crew workload forecasting

WIP forecasting

Blueprint interpretation

OSHA awareness

PMP certification

Telecom client experience

Outside Plant construction

Tools

Google Drive

Google Sheets

Quick Base

Job description

• Minimum 5+ years of Wireline Outside Plant Construction Project Management experience
• Strong data manipulation and reporting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reporting)
• Experience managing construction crew workload and forecasting
• Understanding of Work-in-Progress reporting and 90-day forecasting
• Ability to interpret construction prints / blueprints and site layouts
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations

Desired Skills & Experience

• PMP Certification (preferred)
• Experience supporting telecom client
• Familiarity with Google Drive & Sheets
• Familiarity with Quick Base
• Outside Plant construction background

What You Will Be Doing

• Coordinate all activities involved in Wireline OSP construction operations
• Serve as liaison between Supervisors and Customers
• Communicate daily and weekly with homeowners and customers
• Schedule and forecast construction crew workload
• Manage change orders and ensure pre-approval and margin protection
• Maintain accurate forecasting and project reporting
• Work directly with municipalities to secure and manage permits
• Host customer meetings and manage escalations
• Track production, overage job management, and market productivity metrics
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Buried and Aerial Fiber Construction
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced functions required)
• Project tracking and forecasting systems