Senior OSP Construction Manager, Fiber Networks

Lumos; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Bonus options

PTO & holidays

HSAs and FSAs

Life and disability insurance

EAP

401K with employer match

Wellness program

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

T-Mobile discounts

Job summary

Lumos is hiring a full-time Manager – OSP Construction to lead Outside Plant fiber builds and coordinate with subcontractor teams across markets. You will drive on-time, on-budget execution and influence internal and external stakeholders to maintain momentum.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in OSP fiber construction, strong PM skills, and a proven ability to lead techs and contractors. A valid driver’s license and telecom experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in OSP construction, engineering, or operations fiber builds.
• 2-5 years’ experience leading techs and contractors in a fiber build environment.
• Proven project management skills; able to manage multiple milestones to closure.
• Active, fully unencumbered driver’s license; fiber/telecom industry experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes assigned market builds safely, on time & within budget.
• Manages scheduling and coordination of maintenance, repair, and upgrade of OSP facilities and community interactions.
• Delegates responsibility and empowers direct reports to design builds, track progress, and motivate contractor crews.
• Influences internal and external teams to ensure progress and staying on-target.
• Interfaces with local governments and communities; responds timely and graciously.
• Keeps stakeholders informed on build progress at all times.
• Provides technical leadership to direct reports and subcontractor teams; improves processes.
• Coordinates with utilities partners and Lumos engineering teams to plan and execute objectives.
• Manages CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory; approves expenses.
• Selects and develops high-performing teams; training and coaching opportunities.

Skills

Influence & direct others

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Proactive & independent work

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Smart Sheets

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Lumos is hiring a full-time Manager – OSP Construction to lead Outside Plant fiber builds and coordinate with subcontractor teams across markets. You will drive on-time, on-budget execution and influence internal and external stakeholders to maintain momentum.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in OSP fiber construction, strong PM skills, and a proven ability to lead techs and contractors. A valid driver’s license and telecom experience are essential for this role.