OSP Regional Engineering Manager

Dobson Fiber; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dobson Fiber seeks an OSP Regional Engineering Manager to lead teams responsible for designing, building, and maintaining fiber networks from planning to construction, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate engineers and contractors, manage budgets, develop staff, and oversee permits and standards to ensure field execution aligns with company goals and client needs.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Significant OSP experience and leadership capabilities.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting and scheduling.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with telecom standards, FTTH, and GIS tools.

Responsabilidades

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate OSP engineers/technicians; assign workloads; set priorities.
• Project Oversight: Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources for network builds (aerial/underground).
• Design & Quality: Ensure designs meet telecom standards, client needs, and quality benchmarks; perform technical reviews, approvals, and field validations.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as primary liaison with clients, leadership, and contractors; provide updates and resolve issues.
• Construction Coordination: Oversee construction activities, including bid walks, pre-construction meetings, and site closeouts with subcontractors.
• Standards & Compliance: Develop and enforce engineering standards, workflows, and QA processes; manage permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of OSP design (fiber, conduit, pole lines) and systems like ArcGIS/ESRI.

Conocimientos

OSP design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

GIS knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's in Engineering/related field

Herramientas

ArcGIS/ESRI

Descripción del empleo

The OSP (Outside Plant) Regional Engineering Manager leads teams designing, building, and maintaining fiber/telecom networks, focusing on project lifecycle from planning to construction, managing budgets, ensuring quality/safety, coordinating stakeholders (engineers, contractors, clients), developing staff, and handling permits/standards for large-scale fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) or network expansion projects. They bridge technical design with field execution, driving efficiency and alignment with business goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate OSP engineers/technicians; assign workloads; set priorities.
• Project Oversight: Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources for network builds (aerial/underground).
• Design & Quality: Ensure designs meet telecom standards, client needs, and quality benchmarks; perform technical reviews, approvals, and field validations.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as primary liaison with clients, leadership, and contractors; provide updates and resolve issues.
• Construction Coordination: Oversee construction activities, including bid walks, pre-construction meetings, and site closeouts with subcontractors.
• Standards & Compliance: Develop and enforce engineering standards, workflows, and QA processes; manage permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of OSP design (fiber, conduit, pole lines) and systems like ArcGIS/ESRI.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to assigned team members.
• Assists with employee training, coaching, and performance management.
• Supports hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development activities.
• Promotes a positive, professional, and safety-focused work environment.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor workload distribution and team productivity to support operational goals.
• Addresses employee concerns and elevate issues as appropriate.
• May participate in disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in Engineering/related field; significant OSP experience.
• Leadership & team development.
• Project management (budgeting, scheduling).
• Strong communication (technical & non-technical audiences).
• Familiarity with telecom standards, FTTH, and GIS tools.

Key Focus Areas:

• Fiber Optics: Designing and deploying fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks.
• Field Operations: Bridging engineering design with construction execution.
• Regulatory Compliance:Managing permits and local regulations (ROW, easements).

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

• Compliance with company safety policies, PPE, safe driving, DOT requirements, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
• Occasional business travel may be required based on business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively and utilize standard office technology and equipment.
• May require remaining in a stationary position and moving throughout the work environment as needed to perform job responsibilities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.