Outside Plant Construction Manager

OSP Construction Manager

Infrastructure Services

Attapulgus, GA - Hybrid (2-3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Contract Position (5-Year Term)

About Our Client

Our client is a U.S.-based infrastructure services company specializing in broadband, fiber, wireless, in-building communications, and real estate right-of-way solutions across North America. They serve as a single-source partner for designing, managing, constructing, and optimizing infrastructure projects, with expertise in overhead and underground construction, site acquisition, permitting, engineering, and post-construction support. The company is built on core values of dignity, empathy, excellence, and generosity, fostering a collaborative culture where team members are valued, equipped, and empowered to succeed.

Job Description

The OSP Construction Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of outside plant, underground, and utility construction projects. This position focuses primarily on supervisory responsibilities rather than technical work, with culture fit being the top priority. You'll lead field operations, uphold safety and quality standards, manage resources, and support team development while fostering a collaborative and accountable environment.

In this role, you'll oversee day-to-day construction activities across multiple project sites, working closely with field crews, customers, and internal teams. The position requires approximately 20% travel and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a government-funded RUS project connecting rural communities to fiber infrastructure.

The end client for this work is TDS, and you'll be instrumental in bringing connectivity to underserved areas.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced construction leader who thrives in a values-driven culture, enjoys mentoring and developing teams, and wants to contribute to infrastructure projects that make a real difference in rural communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Embody and model the company's core values: Dignity, Empathy, Excellence, and Generosity
• Mentor others, support cross-training, and prepare successors
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and company safety standards across all job sites
• Conduct site visits to monitor safety practices and proactively identify risks
• Provide each crew with the tools, training, and information needed to work safely
• Supervise, support, and develop field crews with clear expectations and accountability
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Ensure crews have proper tools, equipment, labor, and materials for each job
• Track and report progress through daily logs, percent complete, and labor-to-budget metrics
• Maintain accurate records in Site Tracker for all active jobs
• Manage change orders, redlines, as-builts, and progress billing accurately and on time
• Plan and manage build schedules, job sequencing, and execution strategies
• Conduct site surveys and assist in estimates, quality assurance, and proposal development
• Track project milestones and performance against deadlines and budgets
• Ensure all projects are delivered per contract terms, timelines, and customer expectations
• Communicate job status with customers and project managers regularly and professionally
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Safety, and Finance to support project execution
• Ensure alignment with company policies, SOPs, and operational standards

Required Experience/Skills

• 7 years of OSP (Outside Plant) construction experience
• 3 years of experience in a construction management role
• Proven leadership experience in OSP and utility construction management
• Strong working knowledge of telecom/OSP construction practices and methods
• Skilled in contract oversight, change order management, and unit pricing
• Able to read construction drawings and produce accurate as-builts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction tracking software
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Effective in crisis/conflict resolution and performance management
• Active OSHA-30 Certification (or higher)
• Valid driver's license and insurability for company vehicle use
• Must pass background and drug screening

• Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 20%) and work nights and weekends when needed

• Nice-to-Haves
  Experience working on government-funded infrastructure projects (RUS, USDA, etc.)

• Familiarity with rural fiber deployment projects
• Experience with TDS or similar telecommunications providers
• Background in mentoring and developing high-performing field teams

• Strong emphasis on safety culture and continuous improvement

• Pay & Benefits Summary
  Pay Rate: Up to $57.00 per hour

• Contract Duration: 5-year term
• Per Diem: $40-$45 per day for food when traveling
• Hotel accommodations provided when needed for travel assignments
• Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects connecting rural communities

Salary : $40 - $45