Project Manager - OSP Fiber Construction; Heavy Civil/Underground/Drilling Focus
Job in
Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia, 30169, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Cherokee Fiber Associates Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Manager - OSP Fiber Construction (Heavy Civil / Underground / Drilling Focus)
Job Overview
- Company:
Cherokee Fiber & Associates Inc. - Salary: $74,000 - $103,000/year + Year-End Bonus
- Location:
Onsite - Canton, GA - Employment Type:
Full-Time - Schedule:
Monday - Friday + Weekends/Overtime as needed - Project Scope:
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government/Federal (OSP Fiber Infrastructure) - Required:
Valid Driver's License
Cherokee Fiber & Associates Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Manager with strong Outside Plant (OSP) fiber-optic construction experience to lead large-scale infrastructure builds. This role is focused on heavy civil fiber work (underground, directional drilling, trenching, and placement)-not telecom tower work.
You will oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring operational efficiency, field coordination, and successful delivery across multiple job sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle from planning through closeout and invoicing
- Oversee OSP fiber construction projects, including underground, trenching, and directional drilling operations
- Coordinate field crews, foremen, and drilling teams to ensure productivity and alignment
- Lead project scheduling, logistics, and material management
- Review and maintain mapping, redlines, and as-builts for accuracy and compliance
- Interpret and ensure adherence to construction plans, codes, and specifications
- Monitor daily job site progress, safety compliance, and quality standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Identify and resolve field issues proactively to keep projects on track
- 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Foreman in OSP fiber-optic construction
- Proven experience with underground fiber builds (trenching, boring, directional drilling)
- Strong understanding of:
- Mapping and redlining/as-builts
- As-code/compliance interpretation
- Material tracking and project logistics
- Strong computer skills (project tracking, documentation, reporting)
- Demonstrated ability to lead crews and manage field operations
- Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments
- Extensive experience in heavy civil or utility construction
- Background managing government or federal infrastructure projects
- Experience coordinating drilling operations and subcontractors
- Technical certifications in fiber optics or utility construction
- Lead impactful fiber infrastructure projects that connect communities
- Work in a high-growth environment with strong project pipelines
- Competitive compensation + bonus structure
- Opportunity to take ownership and grow into senior leadership
This role requires hands-on experience in OSP fiber-optic construction (underground/utility work).
Telecom tower experience alone will not be considered sufficient.
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