Manager - OSP Construction

Position Overview

Lumos is looking for a full-time Manager – OSP Construction to lead and execute outside plant (OSP) fiber network builds.

Hybrid role:
Remote/WFH with regular on‑site presence in Eagle Pass, Texas. Successful candidates must reside within or near the market and possess a valid, unencumbered driver’s license. Company vehicle, mobile phone, and comprehensive benefits provided.

• Accomplish assigned market builds safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage scheduling and coordination of maintenance, repair, and upgrades of OSP facilities, including rehab work, customer and community concern responses, generator routines, and emergency call‑outs.
• Delegate responsibility effectively, empower direct reports, design builds, track and report progress, and motivate contractor crews.
• Influence internal and external teams to ensure commitment to progress and staying on target.
• Interface directly with local governments and communities, responding timely and graciously.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders informed of build progress at all times.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to direct reports and subcontractor partner teams; establish, standardize, and improve processes.
• Coordinate with utilities partners and associated pole, aerial, and other teams in alignment with internal engineering to plan and execute objectives.
• Manage CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory tracking; approve expenses.
• Build and maintain a high‑performing team: select top candidates, evaluate performance, and identify training and coaching opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross‑functional projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong experience influencing and directing the work of others.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of engaging respectfully with direct reports, internal teams, external contractors, and a wide variety of community stakeholders.
• Solid experience with computers and peripherals; proficiency in Smart Sheets or similar, and MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word);
  Visio and PowerPoint helpful.

• 10+ years’ experience in OSP construction, engineering, or fiber builds.
• 2‑5 years’ experience leading technicians and contractors in a fiber build environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven project management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent milestones to closure within assigned market.
• Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative to stay on task and on target.
• Active, fully unencumbered driver’s license.
• Fiber or telecom industry experience is essential.

• Frequently operate computer, keyboard, and related peripherals.
• Frequent travel to construction sites – standing, walking, and safely navigating in all weather.
• Near‑constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
• 401K plan with up to 5% employer contribution and a self‑directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.