OSP Regional Engineering Manager

ABOUT THE JOB

The OSP (Outside Plant) Regional Engineering Manager leads teams designing, building, and maintaining fiber/telecom networks, focusing on project lifecycle from planning to construction, managing budgets, ensuring quality/safety, coordinating stakeholders (engineers, contractors, clients), developing staff, and handling permits/standards for large-scale fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) or network expansion projects. They bridge technical design with field execution, driving efficiency and alignment with business goals.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate OSP engineers/technicians; assign workloads; set priorities.


• Project Oversight: Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources for network builds (aerial/underground).


• Design & Quality: Ensure designs meet telecom standards, client needs, and quality benchmarks; perform technical reviews, approvals, and field validations.


• Stakeholder Management: Act as primary liaison with clients, leadership, and contractors; provide updates and resolve issues.


• Construction Coordination: Oversee construction activities, including bid walks, pre-construction meetings, and site closeouts with subcontractors.


• Standards & Compliance: Develop and enforce engineering standards, workflows, and QA processes; manage permitting and regulatory compliance.


• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of OSP design (fiber, conduit, pole lines) and systems like ArcGIS/ESRI.  

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to assigned team members.


• Assists with employee training, coaching, and performance management.


• Supports hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development activities.


• Promotes a positive, professional, and safety-focused work environment.


• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.


• Monitor workload distribution and team productivity to support operational goals.


• Addresses employee concerns and escalate issues as appropriate.


• May participate in disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in Engineering/related field; significant OSP experience.


• Leadership & team development.


• Project management (budgeting, scheduling).


• Strong communication (technical & non-technical audiences).


• Familiarity with telecom standards, FTTH, and GIS tools.  

Key Focus Areas:

• Fiber Optics: Designing and deploying fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks.


• Field Operations: Bridging engineering design with construction execution.


• Regulatory Compliance: Managing permits and local regulations (ROW, easements).

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

• Compliance with company safety policies, PPE, safe driving, DOT requirements, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.


• Occasional business travel may be required based on business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Requires the ability to communicate effectively and utilize standard office technology and equipment.


• May require remaining in a stationary position and moving throughout the work environment as needed to perform job responsibilities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.