Technical Operations Manager, OSP Construction

Webpass, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

gFiber is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for OSP Construction. You will lead day-to-day operations, overseeing pre-construction planning, execution, sequencing, and splicing/testing for turnover of the OSP FTTH network.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project pipelines, budgets, and schedules, and ensure milestones align with commitments while driving vendor performance and risk mitigation. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of PM/VM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of Program/Project Management experience within large scope, capital intensive, technical scopes of work.
• 4 years of Vendor Management experience directly managing vendor resources and performance.
• 4 years experience scheduling projects, capital tracking/forecasting, reporting status vs commitments.
• Experience managing capital, operational and technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management - ensure projects are built according to approved design plans and standards, with transparent change management when deviations occur.
• Project Management - manage pipelines, budgets, scheduling, resources, sequencing, vendor performance, financial reporting, and material management.
• Vendor Management - develop and drive vendor construction schedules, align milestones with business commitments, mitigate risks.
• Communicate expectations and status effectively with internal and external stakeholders for proper scoping and handoffs.
• Work autonomously with minimal guidance; stand up new programs in new geographic areas with limited onsite support.
• Convert conceptual deliverables into concrete action steps and assign roles to supporting teams.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Construction oversight

Quality management

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Technical Operations Manager, OSP Construction

At gFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

The application window will be open until at least September 27, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description

With the gFiber team, you’ll work on cross-product and cross-team initiatives, working closely with a cross-functional team to plan, execute, and deliver projects, as well as deploy new technologies to local markets and surrounding communities. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations, milestone tracking, and completion of projects related to the construction of our OSP FTTH network. You will be responsible for everything that happens downstream of Engineering/Permitting including pre-construction planning, construction execution/sequencing, and splicing/testing for project turnover and acceptance to downstream stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll:

• Quality Management - ensure projects are built according to approved engineering design plans, Google Fiber Standards & Spec, in adherence to current contract SOW’s, and aligned with municipal expectations/requirements. Foster an open, transparent, and cross-discipline change management process when deviations are necessary during build execution.
• Project Management -manage project pipelines, budgets, scheduling, resource/activity planning, activity sequencing/prioritization, vendor performance tracking, project dependency awareness, financial reporting, invoice approval, and material management.
• Vendor Management - develop, manage, maintain, and drive the Vendor construction schedule as a partner. Ensures project milestones and delivery dates are aligned with business commitments and work mitigating solutions to risks that arise.
• Clearly communicate expectations and project status effectively/concisely. Work with internal/external stakeholders to ensure that projects are scoped properly and handed off seamlessly for network acceptance.
• Be able to work autonomously with minimal guidance and supervision. Be comfortable standing up a new program geographical area with limited onsite support.
• Comfortable with converting conceptual market deliverables to specific action steps and assigning roles & responsibilities to support Teams.

At a minimum, we would like you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of Program/Project Management experience within large scope, capital intensive, technical scopes of work.
• 4 years of Vendor Management experience directly managing vendor resources, performance management, and accountability for project-based deliveries.
• 4 years experience scheduling projects, capital tracking/forecasting, reporting project status and costs versus commitments, and providing insights/ influence to commercial terms with contractors and vendors.
• Experience managing capital, operational and technical programs.

It’s preferred that you have:

• PMP, PgMP or other project management certification.
• 7 years of Project/Program Management experience.
• 7 years of experience in a Vendor Management role.
• Experience managing telecommunication infrastructure, Fiber to the Home/Plant (FTTx) operations and/or outside plant (OSP) projects.
• Demonstrated ability to employ quality troubleshooting skills and creative problem solving abilities under pressure.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $130,000 - $139,000 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form . Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.

Google is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 ("VEVRAA"), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans. Read more about these protected veteran classifications.