Manager OSP Engineering

About Lightpath

Lightpath is building the fiber infrastructure the digital economy depends on - owning, operating, and expanding dense, high-performance networks for enterprises, public institutions, carriers, and cloud innovators. Our all-fiber network supports mission-critical environments, from financial markets and healthcare systems to AI platforms and next-generation cloud architectures. As we expand across the Northeast and into high-growth markets nationwide, we invest ahead of demand - building infrastructure with precision, resilience, and accountability.

To support that growth, we’re building a team of people who take ownership, think long-term, and take pride in tackling complex work with care and integrity. At Lightpath, every role contributes to infrastructure that powers critical systems and real-world outcomes. We look for individuals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration and who want to help build networks, processes, and partnerships that are engineered to last.

Job Summary

The Manager OSP Engineering leads a team of engineers and vendors in designing, maintaining, and expanding Lightpath’s fiber network. This role drives strategic initiatives, manages complex and ambiguous projects, and fosters innovation and operational excellence across the Fiber Design & Construction organization.

Responsibilities

Network Design & Optimization

• Design conduit and fiber routes for services including Dark Fiber, Ethernet, SD-WAN, WDM, DIA, and FTT.
• Develop creative solutions using Lightpath assets to meet customer-specific routing and diversity needs.
• Knowledge of and ability to research and understand jurisdictional requirements related to construction of fiber in public and private easements and right of ways (ROW)
• Research databases and records to support network design and fiber optimization.
• Create and provide output specifying selected fiber path and required splicing work for installations, relocations, and restorations.
• Review and approve construction drawings, splice plans, BOMs, and route analyses for challenging and specialized crossings.
• Investigate proposed routes by fielding, identifying potential challenges and proposing alternative paths where necessary.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Ensure timely delivery of vendor commitments through the engineering phase.
• Lead training sessions and mentor team members on industry practices and project execution.
• Provide coaching and support to peers and junior staff.
• Drive best practices, process development/improvements and standards.

Data & Systems Management

• Maintain accurate records for internal project planning tools.
• Monitor and drive key metrics surrounding program delivery timelines, quality and resource allocation.
• Ensure clean and accurate inventory records across all internal tools.

Customer & Vendor Coordination

• Establish effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure accountability.
• Provide weekly updates on customer calls surrounding project completeness, weekly achievements, risk and forecast as appropriate.

Operational Support

• Provide real-time support for field maintenance and repair.
• Organize work efficiently using time management techniques.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives.

Qualifications

• 10 years of telecom fiber network experience, preferably within construction or fiber design departments.
• 4-Year Degree in Engineering is a plus.
• Ability to function independently and self-motivate.
• Strong leadership skills including sound hiring practices, mentorship, and coaching techniques.
• Experience in managing deployment, construction and OSP projects is required.
• Experience in reviewing CAD drawings for submission to local municipalities and jurisdictions.
• Experience managing budgets, developing scopes of work, and contractual documents for vendor outsourcing.
• Strong interpersonal skills for supporting and communicating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong aptitude for training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Proficiency using and leveraging GIS-based data management systems.
• Proficiency in Google Earth and managing KMZ files.
• Knowledge and experience in fiber construction practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including MS Visio.
• Experience using Salesforce.com platform is a plus.
• Experience using AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with ability to prioritize assignments.

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