Director of Outside Plant (OSP)

One of our telecommunications clients is seeking a permanent Director of Outside Plant (OSP) to join their growing team in Anchorage, AK (relocation package offered). This role will be required to commute or relocate to be able to be onsite 4-5 days a week in Anchorage, AK for this opportunity. This individual will be responsible for leading all OSP operations, maintenance, and network performance, ensuring a reliable, scalable, and high‑performing infrastructure. This role owns strategy execution, organizational effectiveness, and budget management while aligning OSP initiatives with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Director provides accountable leadership, drives continuous improvement, and ensures strong operational, financial, and network outcomes across fiber, HFC, and long‑haul networks. Other responsibilities include:

• Own overall OSP strategy, operations, performance, and results
• Lead and develop multi‑disciplinary teams across construction, maintenance, and field operations
• Set clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability across the organization
• Drive organizational design, process optimization, and operational efficiency
• Establish and manage KPIs, metrics, and reporting for network and project performance
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and permitting requirements
• Lead long‑range network planning, expansion, modernization, and capacity upgrades
• Translate strategy into executable project plans and measurable outcomes
• Own OSP operating and capital budgets; manage forecasting, variance, and cost controls
• Manage vendors and contractors, including RFPs, contracts, SLAs, and performance
• Oversee large‑scale OSP construction and maintenance programs
• Maintain accountability for HFC and long‑haul fiber network performance
• Apply deep expertise in OSP design, construction, splicing, testing, and acceptance standards
• Partner with municipalities, utilities, regulators, and joint‑use stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Network Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in outside plant engineering/fiber installation
• Minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing large-scale OSP programs in a management capacity
• Professional certifications, such as Professional Engineer (PE), PMP (Project Management Professional), Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT), or other equivalent industry credentials is a plus

Salary: $125,000-$145,000 (flexible based on experience)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm AKDT

Hiring Method: Full-time permanent opportunity

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K plans available, relocation package offered, 21 PTO days, company holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, company vehicle and more.

Relocation Package: Dependent on individual’s logistics

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.