OSP Construction Manager – Fiber

We are excited to add this new position. Douglas Fast Net is bringing the future of connectivity to the communities of Lane County, and we're looking for a leader to build the network our neighbors will rely on for decades to come.

As our OSP Construction Manager, you'll own DFN's in-house aerial and underground fiber construction in our North District (Lane County). You'll lead in-house crews, plan the work, keep it safe, and deliver many miles of new fiber a year on schedule and on budget. You'll work alongside other OSP Managers to collectively deliver reliable service to our customers.

If you're an OSP construction supervisor or superintendent tired of living out of a motel, this is a chance to build a network in one place, sleep in your own bed, and see the results of your work in your own community.

Location:

Creswell, OR (on-site, reporting daily to our Creswell shop)

Pay: $80,000-$100,000 a year, depending on experience, plus bonus tied to safety, quality, and schedule.

Schedule:

Full-time, with an on-call rotation (currently on one week per month)

At DFN, we strive to take care of our employees on and off the job.

• A 200% 401(k) match: for every $1 you save, DFN adds $2, up to 4.5% of your pay. Meaning, together, we're contributing 13.5% of your salary!
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employees, with affordable dependent coverage options.
• A company truck with a gas card, so you aren't putting miles on your own vehicle for work purposes.
• Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet if you live within our service territory.
• A PTO package and 10 paid holidays, including two days off for your birthday.

• Supervise DFN's aerial and underground construction crews, including aerial crews, directional drill operators, aerial and underground drop crews and laborers.
• Hire, train, and coach your team, set clear expectations, and handle performance and employee relations issues with HR's support.
• Get in the field regularly: walk jobs, ride along, and solve problems where they happen.

• Turn engineering designs and work prints into weekly crew schedules, matching people, equipment, and materials to the work.
• Own your team's budget, track labor and material costs, and flag overruns early.
• Keep service orders and project milestones moving, and report progress to the Director of OSP Operations.
• Coordinate with the OSP Contract Work Manager so in-house and contracted work fit together.

• Make sure every job follows OSHA, NESC, Oregon utility locate rules, and DFN safety and quality standards.
• Run tailboards and job briefings, and stop work when something isn't right.
• Inspect completed work and help keep as-builts and project documentation accurate.

• Work with pole owners, cities, counties, ODOT, and property owners on make-ready, permits, and right-of-way as it makes sense outside of engineering.
• Resolve complaints, damage claims, and violations quickly and courteously.
• Find and put in place better ways to build faster, safer, and at lower cost.

• First 90 days:
  You know every crew, every active job, and our build standards, and you've put eyes on the North District network. Crews are working from a reliable weekly schedule.
• First 6 months:
  You're reporting cost and progress against plan. Crews know you and your expectations are clear. You're balancing field and office work appropriately.
• One year:
  We've hit our build targets with zero lost-time injuries, and you've put one or more process improvements in place that your crews actually use. You're contributing to improvements across the department.

• 5+ years of outside plant construction experience in telecom, electric, or another utility, including at least 2 years supervising crews as a crew foreman, supervisor, or superintendent.
• Hands-on knowledge of both aerial (strand, lashing, make-ready) and underground (directional boring, trenching, vaults, conduit) construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NESC requirements and utility locate rules.
• Ability to read construction prints, work orders, and maps.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

• Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) build experience.
• Degree in construction management or a related field. Equivalent experience counts just as much.
• Experience with NISC or similar mapping and work-order systems, plus Microsoft 365.
• CDL, OSHA 30, or…