Senior OSP Project Leader – Fiber Optics

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm founded by career telecom and construction professionals. We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.

At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:

• Safety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.
• Quality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best-in-industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.

We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.

The Opportunity

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking a high-performing Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead our underground utility projects from inception to completion. As GRC continues to scale, this role serves as a pivotal bridge between our strategic goals and field execution. You won’t just be managing tasks; you will be the primary driver of project profitability, client relationships, and operational excellence.

This is a leadership position designed for a proactive problem-solver who can navigate the complexities of civil construction while mentoring our field teams and ensuring GRC remains the gold standard for safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for understanding the project deliverables and creating timelines for different individuals and groups involved in the project to make sure the project remains on track. You must be familiar with the goals of the project and the responsibilities of all involved parties.

OSP Engineering Execution & Technical Leadership

• Lead and execute complex OSP engineering work across active GRC projects, including route engineering, make-ready analysis, load calculations (OCALC/PLA), aerial and underground design, splicing architecture, and construction package development.
• Serve as the senior technical resource for the OSP engineering team, providing expert-level guidance on design decisions, construction standards, carrier specifications, and field-to-design challenges across all active markets.
• Own the technical quality of all OSP engineering outputs, establishing review standards and serving as the escalation point for design conflicts, RFIs, and constructability issues that require senior engineering judgment.
• Drive consistency across OSP engineering deliverables by maintaining and evolving GRC’s engineering standards, templates, and documentation practices as the business scales into new geographies and program types.
• Represent GRC as a senior technical resource in client and carrier-facing interactions, including design reviews, technical scoping sessions, and program kick-offs—bringing credibility, clarity, and responsiveness to every engagement.
• Translate carrier network requirements and client specifications into actionable OSP engineering direction for the team, ensuring design outputs meet client standards without requiring repeated revision cycles.
• Manage technical RFIs, design clarifications, and engineering-related client communications with accuracy and professionalism, resolving issues at the engineering level before they escalate to the VP.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships through technical excellence, proactive communication, and consistent…