Outside Plant Project Manager

OSP Project Manager

Contract

Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)

We are seeking an OSP Project Manager to support a leading fiber optic network provider executing a major infrastructure expansion in the Arizona market. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end construction of a new fiber network, coordinating design and construction efforts, onboarding and managing contractors, and overseeing a team of field inspectors and a construction manager. You will follow projects through installation, splicing, and testing of fiber cables and ensure proper documentation turnover. This is a high-impact, highly visible role at the center of a rapidly accelerating fiber network deployment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree and/or 3–5 years of experience in a similar field preferred.

• Deep understanding of bore drilling, potholing, and fiber network construction processes in the right-of-way (ROW).

• Ability to understand and interpret fiber plant GIS maps and work within fiber mapping and OSP project management tools.

• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong team player mentality.

Responsibilities:

• Define and manage end-to-end project plans for the network build, from evaluation through approval, design/engineering, permitting, construction, and installation.

• Manage the daily construction and installation of underground fiber network, working with a field team to capture install data on a daily basis.

• Ensure construction managers and inspectors are following proper protocol for logging daily production into the GIS system via tablets.

• Communicate effectively with all internal and external teams and individuals involved in the end-to-end construction process.

• Process contractor invoices in a timely manner, ensuring contractor billing aligns with production recorded in the field.

• Work with local city inspectors to ensure permits are properly managed and closed; attend preconstruction meetings with contractors and city inspectors to ensure compliance with city direction.

• Coordinate with utility companies, railroad companies, county flood control, and municipality water and sewer districts to manage locates and address unmarked utilities as needed.

• Manage a team of OSP field inspectors to ensure daily progress reporting and that project schedules are being met.

• Ensure quality installations by contractors throughout the full construction process.

• Identify roadblocks for management and proactively recommend solutions.

• Maintain organized trackers, records, and project data on a daily basis.

• Effectively forecast, track, and report out on results on a daily and weekly basis.

• Perform other duties as required to support project and organizational objectives.

What’s in it for you?

• Central role in a high-priority, rapidly expanding fiber network build with direct visibility into project outcomes.

• Opportunity to lead a field team and manage complex, large-scale infrastructure projects from start to finish.

• Work at the forefront of a major market expansion for a leading fiber optic network provider in the telecommunications space.

• Dynamic, fast-paced environment where your organizational and leadership skills will make an immediate impact.

Pay: $42.00 - $57.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42 - $57