OSP Field Construction Manager

OSP Field Construction Manager — Central Alabama

Compensation
: $65,000–$85,000/year + company vehicle + bonus + full benefit

sJob Type
:
Full-Tim

e
We are seeking a Field Construction Manag
er to lead the successful execution of a growing outside plant (OSP) fiber netwo
rk throughout the Central Alabama marke

t.This is a hands-on leadership ro
le responsible for overseeing field execution, contractor performance, quality control, safety, and team development. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in telecommunications OSP constructi
on and the ability to turn engineering designs into safe, high-quality, operational fiber infrastructu
r

• ion Direct and oversee the installation of OSP fiber facilit
  ies, includi
  ng aerial, underground, and buried pl
• ant Coordinate daily field activities wi
  th Project Managers, construction contractors, splicing teams, and locate vend
• ors Ensure construction and splicing activities are complet
  ed safely, accurately, on schedule, and within bud
• get Review and distribu
  te splicing diagrams and construction packa
  ges to contract
• ors Assist contractors wi
  th complex builds, design clarifications, and field-based issue resolut

• ance Oversee safety for all field construction activities and ensure compliance w
  ith company standards and regulatory requirem
• entsPerf
  orm quality control inspect
  ions across various plant types and construction met
• hods Ensure adherence to applica
  ble RUS and NEC codes related to OSP construction and mainten
• ance Identify construction defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring is

• ement
  
  Lead, coach, and dev
  elop Construction Engineers, Construction Leaders, Construction Assistants, and assigned contra
• ctors
  
  Conduct skills assessments and identify training needs to improve team perfor
• mance
  
  Set clear expectations, drive accountability, and motivate teams to exceed performance
• goals
  
  Recommend personnel actions, inclu
  ding promotions, disciplinary actions, and pay adjust
  ments, as approp
• riate
  
  Complete timely performance evaluations using measurable, objective cri
• teria
  
  Ensure onboarding, training, and ongoing development plans are in place for direct re

• ortingEvalue new OSP products, construction methods, and designs for potential implemen
• tation
  Track field progress, quality metrics, safety incidents, and contractor perfo
• rmance
  
  Provide weekly status reports to the Di
  rector, including risks, issues, and mitigation
• plans
  
  Support additional operational initiatives as

• cations4+ years of hands-on telecommunications OSP construction exp
  erience, including installation, repair, and main
• tenance
  
  Strong working knowle
  dge of fiber construction methods and outside plant infrast
• ructureProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularl
• y Excel Ability to na
  vigate HES systems used to track service orders, trouble tickets, and facility
• records
  
  Working knowle
  dge of RUS and NE
  C codes applicable to OSP const
• ruction
  
  Valid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned

• icatio
  ns Prior team lead or supervisory ex
  perience in OSP construction and mai
• ntenance
  
  Experience m
  anaging multiple contractors and field crews simult
• aneously
  
  Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, field-based d