What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSP Construction Manager position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
Project Manager – Fiber Builds
Our client is seeking a Project Manager – Fiber Builds to support major Fiber Overbuild (FTTH) and Wireline OSP construction projects in the Dallas TX area. This is a full-time, exempt direct hire opportunity that will require five days in office.
This role requires a true Project Manager who can fully own and run fiber overbuild programs from planning through execution while serving as a primary liaison between construction operations and the customer. They will be the liaison with the client, providing all project updates.
This is a high-impact, customer-facing PM role where you will oversee large-scale fiber deployments supporting AT&T. You will manage build schedules, municipal coordination, change orders, forecasting, and customer communication — while driving production, margin, and quality. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong OSP Project Manager who thrives in structured environments, understands fiber construction deeply, and wants ownership of full program execution.
Required Skills & Experience
· Minimum 5 years of Wireline Outside Plant Construction Project Management experience
· Strong Fiber Overbuild / FTTH experience
· Proven customer-facing project management experience
· Strong data manipulation and reporting skills
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reporting)
· Experience managing construction crew workload and forecasting
· Understanding of Work-in-Progress reporting and 90-day forecasting
· Ability to interpret construction prints / blueprints and site layouts
· Familiarity with OSHA regulations
Desired Skills & Experience
· PMP Certification (preferred)
· Experience supporting AT&T
· Familiarity with Google Drive & Sheets
· Familiarity with Quick Base
· Outside Plant construction background
What You Will Be Doing
· Coordinate all activities involved in Wireline OSP construction operations
· Run Fiber Overbuild (FTTH) projects for AT&T
· Serve as liaison between Supervisors and Customers
· Communicate daily and weekly with homeowners and customers
· Schedule and forecast construction crew workload
· Manage change orders and ensure pre-approval and margin protection
· Maintain accurate forecasting and project reporting
· Work directly with municipalities to secure and manage permits
· Host customer meetings and manage escalations
· Track production, overage job management, and market productivity metrics
· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
Tech Breakdown
· Wireline Fiber (FTTH Overbuild)
· Buried and Aerial Fiber Construction
· Microsoft Excel (Advanced functions required)
· Project tracking and forecasting systems
· Google Drive / Sheets (preferred)
· Quick Base (preferred)