Remote VP, Fiber OSP Engineering & Construction

Lumos Fiber; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Bonus options

PTO & Holidays

HSA/FSA

Life & Disability insurance

EAP

401K with employer match

Wellness program

Internet discount

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking a Senior Vice President of OSP Engineering & Construction to lead strategic expansion of our fiber network. You will oversee the OSP engineering and construction organization, drive monthly and annual build objectives, and partner with municipal authorities, contractors, and vendors to deploy new markets.

The role demands a servant leader with deep fiber overbuild experience, strong operational discipline, and the ability to scale across a national footprint.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in Outside Plant Engineering & Construction.
• Extensive fiber overbuild experience and market expansion know-how.
• Experience managing large capital construction budgets and schedules.
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Lumos' OSP Engineering & Construction organization, ensuring successful execution of monthly and annual fiber build objectives.
• Lead and support a team of regional OSP Vice Presidents by fostering accountability, collaboration, and servant leadership while empowering teams to operate successfully.
• Oversee engineering and construction performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company objectives.
• Manage capital expenditures by monitoring project performance, forecasting needs, and ensuring responsible budget stewardship.
• Drive the successful launch of new fiber markets by partnering with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders to establish agreements, construction readiness, and deployment plans.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with local municipalities, engaging directly with community and market leaders to support successful fiber deployment and address key market needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with construction partners, contractors, and vendors to support continued growth and scalability.
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all engineering and construction activities.
• Monitor performance using internal reporting tools and construction dashboards to ensure schedule accuracy, quality, and overall program health.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning, operational improvements, and long-term network expansion initiatives.

Skills

Leadership at scale

Fiber overbuild experience

Capital budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Business

Tools

3GIS

ESRI

Job description

Lumos Fiber is seeking a Senior Vice President of OSP Engineering & Construction to lead strategic expansion of our fiber network. You will oversee the OSP engineering and construction organization, drive monthly and annual build objectives, and partner with municipal authorities, contractors, and vendors to deploy new markets.

The role demands a servant leader with deep fiber overbuild experience, strong operational discipline, and the ability to scale across a national footprint.