Senior Manager, OSP Construction & Field Operations

Zohorecruit; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Quarterly bonus

Training & education reimbursement

Job summary

Ziply Fiber is seeking a Senior Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction in Fargo to lead field operations, contractor teams, and internal crews across multiple markets. You will own end-to-end construction delivery, manage budgets, schedules, and safety, and drive standardization while expanding into new geographies.

Candidates should have 10+ years OSP and 5+ years leadership, willingness to travel, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices; safety standards and network topology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stand-up of new market operations including contractor onboarding and build readiness.
• Manage staffing, budgets (capex/opex), schedules, and quality/safety of OSP construction.
• Coordinate project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end construction delivery from design validation through activation.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Multi-market experience

Field leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ziply Fiber is seeking a Senior Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction in Fargo to lead field operations, contractor teams, and internal crews across multiple markets. You will own end-to-end construction delivery, manage budgets, schedules, and safety, and drive standardization while expanding into new geographies.

Candidates should have 10+ years OSP and 5+ years leadership, willingness to travel, and strong communication.