Regional OSP Construction Superintendent

Regional OSP Construction Superintendent

Job

242224

Posted

26-Nov-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Denver - Colorado - United States of America, Kansas City - Kansas - United States of America, Kansas City - Missouri - United States of America, Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America

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* About The Role:

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* Direct Line is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services to well-known data centers and technology companies. Direct Line is backed by private equity firm and headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations in US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. We are looking for a highly energetic, result-oriented, passionate, and hands-on OSP SME with a desire to join a growing team.

The person should be self-starter, adaptable with attentive to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.

The Regional OSP Construction Superintendent is a crucial role focused on ensuring the successful planning, design, and implementation of Outside Plant infrastructure for data center construction projects across a designated region. This individual will leverage deep technical expertise in OSP construction, including fiber optic and copper cabling, conduit installation, and associated equipment, to provide guidance and oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

The OSP Construction Superintendent will play a pivotal role in reviewing project plans, assessing means and methods for construction, participating in the procurement and bid process for resources and equipment, and providing critical coaching and mentorship to project teams. This role involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in OSP construction, especially in fiber network deployment and data center infrastructure, and the ability to manage complex projects, foster team growth, and communicate effectively.  

This position will work in close collaboration with onsite project managers, supervisors and foreman to coordinate technician work force planning, resource dissemination and coordination, general oversight of field operations while providing technical direction to technicians, maintenance of safety standards, productivity, schedule, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and having a strong understanding of the union contract.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Must be willing      to travel for extended periods of time depending on project location.

+ Technical      Oversight and Quality Assurance:

+ Review of scope       of works, assist in the development of how to execute implementation       phases of OSP infrastructure for data center projects, including fiber       and copper cable plants, connections, conduits, and supporting       infrastructure.

+ Review       engineering, design implementation plans and project drawings, Scope of       work to ensure alignment with industry standards and project requirements       to meet project goals.

+ Perform regular       quality checks throughout the construction process to guarantee adherence       to specifications and quality standards.

+ Provide expert       advice and guidance on troubleshooting and resolving complex OSP       construction issues and challenges.

+ Develop and       implement the best practices for OSP construction.

+ Means and      Methods Review:

+ Develop,       Analyze and evaluate proposed OSP construction to ensure efficiency,       cost-effectiveness, and compliance with safety regulations and       environmental standards.

+ Define and       recommend optimal installation techniques, considering factors like       terrain, environmental conditions, and budget constraints.

+ Ensure proper       installation and protection of critical OSP components, buried       underground infrastructure, placement of sub-ducting and installation of       fiber optic cabling.

+ Bid and Resource      Management:

+ Participate in       the bid process for OSP construction projects, assisting in the       evaluation of proposals and resource allocation.

+ Provide expert       recommendations on the selection of resources, equipment, and materials       based on quality, cost, and adherence to industry standards.

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** Coaching and      Mentoring:*
* + Coach and       mentor OSP field crews, Supervisors, Foreman, technicians, and project       site teams on best practices, technical skills, and industry knowledge.

+ Provide       constructive feedback, guidance, and support to enhance team performance       and foster professional development.

+ Conduct regular       site visits based on project proximity, maintaining awareness of the full       project scope. Communicate work order changes to the PM and assist in       managing…