Kinetic Manager-OSP Engineering

We build and operate fiber networks and provide transformative multi-Gigabit internet access to homes and businesses in small and medium-sized communities across the Southeast and Midwest U.S. www.GoKinetic.com

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About The Role

The Manager of Outside Plant Engineering is responsible for leading a dynamic team within a leading telecommunications brand, connecting homeowners, small businesses, enterprises, and carrier partners across the United States. This role is vital for establishing meaningful customer connections and fostering long-term relationships by ensuring customers receive the products they value.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and direction to employees regarding outside plant installation and maintenance activities
• Analyze diverse problems by evaluating various factors and exercise sound judgment in selecting appropriate engineering techniques to obtain solutions
• Plan, analyze, and provide recommendations and work guidance to support the new construction and modification of outside plant network structures and facilities
• Oversee wireline engineering and construction projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion
• Serve as the primary contact for problem resolution
• Ensure adherence to established policies and management guidelines while providing direction to employees
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Do You Have?

• College degree in Engineering or a related field and 5-7 years of experience, including 0-2 years of supervisory experience, or 9 years of equivalent related Engineering/Technical experience with 0-2 years of supervisory experience, or a combination of education and related Engineering/Technical experience. Broad knowledge of a variety of vendor equipment and outside plant electronics disciplines
• Proven ability to lead a team of individual contributors to achieve departmental goals
• Candid and authentic communication style
• Ability to effectively lead and provide managerial insight and direction to a technically oriented workforce handling multiple projects driven by diverse customer needs
  
  

Even Better

• Desire to grow and develop direct reports
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Growth mindset
• High regard and ability to collaborate across the organization for success
• Deep OSP construction knowledge (aerial/underground, make-ready, splicing, testing), permitting processes, and OSP standards (NESC, OSHA).
• Proficiency with MS Office (advanced Excel), EPM (QuickBase), Job Trac, and construction project management software.
• Experience managing contractors and vendor performance via SLAs and scorecards.
• Familiarity with fiber assignment workflows, as-built documentation, and Service Delivery handoff requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset; experience with process optimization, KPIs, and root-cause analysis (Lean/Six Sigma a plus).
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification.
  
  

Work Environment And Travel

• Hybrid/remote with periodic on-site meetings; ability to travel to market areas, contractor yards, or job sites as needed (up to 10–20%).
• Occasional field walks or job-site visits to support issue resolution or quality checks.
  
  

The starting compensation range for this position is 90,700 to 121,400.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100%

Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% |Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33%

Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% |Operate Foot Control: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle

Exposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License

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Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
  
  

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.