OSP Construction Project Engineer

Lumos is looking for a full‑time OSP Construction Project Engineer
! If you are an experienced telecom construction professional excited for a fast‑paced environment, ready to help us grow, and willing to recommend process changes that ensure we harness our technology in the best possible way, we want to hear from you!

Our OSP Construction Project Engineers build relationships with communities and contractor partners to facilitate the Outside Plant (OSP) construction and installation of our network within a specific market. Lumos’s critical infrastructure builds encompass poles, aerial, buried, and underground fiber facilities. Our CPEs must reside within commutable distance of the Eagle Pass, Texas market – daily onsite presence is essential.

CPEs are directly accountable for oversight of line‑crews, splicers, and subcontractor crews while tracking all projects for safe, on‑time completion in alignment with CAPEX budget parameters.

• Build and maintain relationships with local subcontractors and other partners to manage OSP crews’ activity – accomplishing required work safely, on time and within budget.
• Track crew progress and report it to internal teams, picking up whatever is required and delivering critical information to ensure leadership understands real‑time job progress.
• Partner with and monitor OSP contractor crews to drive a safety culture at worksites.
• Engage with municipalities, utilities, and community members frequently and respectfully – to drive progress and address any neighborhood concerns.
• Ensure OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
• Comply with all safety regulations and requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
• Support internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and permitting.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross‑functional projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building, and influencing skills.
• Proven project management experience with multiple OSP worksites and concurrent goals.
• Solid experience with computers and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets, Sitetracker, and Microsoft Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word. Visio and PPT helpful.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic – reporting promptly and consistently, and with a sense of urgency based on deadlines and competing priorities.

• 5+ years of technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid, fully unencumbered driver’s license required.
• Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative to keep on‑task and on‑target.
• Fiber or telecom industry experience essential.

• Frequent time spent walking, standing in the elements at construction worksites.
• Must utilize appropriate clothing and footwear to maintain safety.
• Frequent sedentary periods using computer, keyboard, and other peripherals.
• 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.
• 401(k) 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…