Senior Manager, Outside Plant Engineering (Fiber)

IQ Fiber

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant Engineering based in Gainesville with about 40% travel to the Jacksonville market. You will oversee planning, design, and execution of OSP construction and maintenance, guiding cross-functional teams to deploy fiber networks safely and efficiently.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep technical knowledge of fiber construction, splicing, network architecture, and OSP documentation practices, supporting a 24/7/365 operation with after-hours

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
10+ years of fiber construction experience.
Strong knowledge of fiber networks, splicing, and OSP documentation.
Experience managing outside plant contractors and invoicing, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead an OSP team of Supervisors and Technicians, including hiring and performance evaluation policies.
Train team in splicing, troubleshooting, and OSP documentation processes.
Oversee FTTP construction projects and field surveys for aerial and underground facilities.
Manage contractor work, invoicing, quality, and documentation across projects.
Ensure OSHA safety standards and regulatory compliance across all activities.
Provide 24/7/365 operational support, including after-hours and weekend coverage.
Provide administrative support including reporting, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination.