Director, OSP Engineering, Midwest

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At Ezee Fiber, our value lies in delivering Speed, Simplicity, and Service in everything we do. We empower our employees to move fast, work smart, and serve customers with excellence. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in helping us provide fast, reliable, and straightforward connectivity solutions to the communities we serve.

We are committed to building a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus—where everyone contributes to making Ezee Fiber the easiest and most trusted fiber provider in the industry.

The OSP Engineering Director will lead a cross‑functional team to create and review OSP designs and engineering documents to support the expansion of Ezee Fiber’s state‑of‑the‑art fiber‑to‑the‑home network. The director will also work to refine and develop new processes and efficiencies to continually improve the speed and quality of the OSP Engineering Department. The successful candidate will communicate with field engineering, engineering support teams, and construction resources to create OSP engineer designs and design documents.

This position is highly technical and fast‑paced, with opportunities for advancement.

• Lead and manage the OSP Engineering organization across assigned regions, driving excellence in design, documentation, and delivery.
• Establish operational strategies and performance goals that align with company objectives.
• Develop and maintain operational efficiencies across engineering and construction platforms.
• Evaluate and approve OSP methods, standards, and procedures for official company implementation.

• Direct the day‑to‑day operational and tactical aspects of multiple, large‑scale business projects.
• Ensure production goals are met within defined project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Review and approve engineering designs to ensure cost‑efficient and scalable build practices.
• Lead initiatives to continuously update and improve best practices, permitting processes, field construction methods, and telecom products.
• Advise senior leadership on progress through regular reports, metrics, and performance reviews.

• Oversee the design and optimization of fiber OSP facilities using current industry standards and advanced engineering methodologies.
• Review vendor‑produced designs to ensure strict adherence to Ezee Fiber’s OSP design and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve route conflicts with existing infrastructure, utilities, and environmental constraints.
• Analyze network performance to identify cost‑saving opportunities related to OSP maintenance, upgrades, and resiliency.

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high‑performing team of OSP engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and provide consistent coaching and feedback.
• Build and sustain a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning.

• Manage relationships with third‑party vendors, contractors, and suppliers involved in OSP construction, maintenance, and materials procurement.
• Partner with cross‑functional departments—including Construction, Network Operations, and Permitting—to align strategies and ensure seamless execution.
• Represent the organization in meetings with municipalities, permitting authorities, and strategic partners.

Directly supervise one or more employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, GIS or a related field;
Master’s preferred but not required. 8+ years of relevant experience in OSP engineering, design, or construction, including progressive leadership responsibilities across multiple markets.

• Hands‑on experience with ArcGIS/ESRI products and the ability to develop, analyze, and interpret spatial data.
• Deep understanding of OSP network design…