OSP Fiber Project Manager: Lead Underground Builds

• 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‑optical 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.

• 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‑optical 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‑optical construction (underground/utility work). Telecom tower experience alone will not be considered sufficient.