Remote Fiber OSP Construction Lead

TDS Telecommunications LLC; Oshkosh (WI); Remote; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

TDS Telecom seeks a Network Specialist - OSP Construction to coordinate outside plant field construction and splicing across multiple locations and states, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets.

You will oversee consultants, assist in engineering, and stay compliant with NESC while preparing labor, material, and overhead estimates. Remote work across 40+ states is available with a Wisconsin preference.

Qualifications

• Fiber optic implementation experience.
• Excellent leadership, customer relations and communications skills.
• Self-directed and ability to work independently.
• ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Spatial analysis or other GIS experience.
• Proficient working in a digital environment.
• Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OSP projects and supervise consultants for multiple locations and states; provide technical support for special projects and assist in engineering phases.
• Audit OSP projects and coach consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance with NEC and TDS OSP standards.
• Review field reports and contractor invoicing; manage project progress and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and related departments; conduct pre-staking/bid/construction meetings; verify rights-of-way and permits.
• Verify documentation for project closure including Bid Jobs, Build orders, Start Agreements, and close-out docs.

Skills

Fiber optic implementation

Leadership & communication

Project management

NES C knowledge

Education

Associate degree (or higher)

2+ years professional work experience

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

AGOL

Job description

TDS Telecom seeks a Network Specialist - OSP Construction to coordinate outside plant field construction and splicing across multiple locations and states, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets.

You will oversee consultants, assist in engineering, and stay compliant with NESC while preparing labor, material, and overhead estimates. Remote work across 40+ states is available with a Wisconsin preference.