Regional OSP Construction Superintendent

Regional OSP Construction Superintendent

Job

Posted 10-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

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 workforce 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.

• 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…