Senior VP, Fiber Network Build & OSP Engineering

Lumos Fiber; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus options

401K with employer match

Life and disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking a Senior Vice President of OSP Engineering & Construction to lead expansion of our fiber network. You will guide an established team, drive construction and engineering objectives, and partner with municipalities, contractors, and vendors to scale builds across markets.

This role requires a servant leader mindset, deep fiber overbuild experience, and the ability to blend strategy with disciplined execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in Outside Plant Engineering and Construction.
• Executive leadership experience managing large-scale fiber deployment programs.
• Extensive direct experience within a fiber overbuild organization.
• Experience managing capital budgets, contractor performance, and large deployment schedules.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Servant leadership

Strategic leadership

Operational discipline

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

3GIS

ESRI

Construction management software

Job description

Lumos Fiber is seeking a Senior Vice President of OSP Engineering & Construction to lead expansion of our fiber network. You will guide an established team, drive construction and engineering objectives, and partner with municipalities, contractors, and vendors to scale builds across markets.

This role requires a servant leader mindset, deep fiber overbuild experience, and the ability to blend strategy with disciplined execution.