Outside Plant Design Manager

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an OSP Design Manager, where you'll lead complex engineering programs in telecommunications. This role is pivotal in ensuring projects are completed with precision and efficiency while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. With a strong emphasis on strategic leadership and data-driven decision-making, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on program success. If you're passionate about driving excellence in engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute to a mission of connecting America.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Short and Long Term Disability

401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company vehicle and gas card

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale programs in telecommunications.
• Strong understanding of network structures and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-impact engineering programs for accuracy and profitability.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve conflicts and achieve objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Telecommunications Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, or Computer Science

5+ years of related experience

Tools

ArcMap

Ocalc Pro

CAD

ArcGIS

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for leading complex projects and driving program success? As an OSP Design Manager, you’ll oversee critical engineering programs, ensuring they are completed with accuracy, efficiency, and profitability. This role combines strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and team coordination to deliver excellence in telecommunications engineering.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate by experience or training:

• Proven experience managing large-scale programs or high-volume projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications network structures and architectures.
• Ability to read and analyze technical documents, including highway/road prints, and identify conflicts with telecommunications facilities.
• Exceptional critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in engineering software and advanced data management tools.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
• Ability to thrive with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple high-impact engineering programs, ensuring all goals for accuracy, timeliness, and profitability are met.
• Develop and implement program-specific methodologies and tracking systems to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve conflicts, and achieve program objectives.
• Analyze and interpret complex data to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance program outcomes.
• Maintain and organize program documentation while ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Utilize tools like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel to present data insights and track performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science) or 5+ years’ related experience.
• Proficient in the use of hardware and software (PCs, Tablets, IKE, ArcMap, Ocalc Pro, CAD, ArcGIS, Google, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in assigned function (Drafting, Designing, Make Ready, Geographic Information Systems, etc.).
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check.

What you'll get…

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost.
• Medical Plans:
• Including:
• Telehealth
• Surgery Plus
• Mental Health Care
• Prescription Plans
• PPO and HD options
• Dental and Vision Plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS.
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Provided Life Insurance and AD&D.
• 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company Discounts.
• Legal Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Company vehicle and gas card (Depending on job function).

Who we are…

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.