OSP Project Manager

Alaska Directional LLC (AKD) is seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and closeout of outside plant fiber and telecommunications infrastructure projects across Alaska. This role sits at the intersection of field operations, client management, and technical delivery — responsible for driving project performance on FTTH, FTTx, aerial and underground fiber build-out, conduit and duct bank systems, fiber splicing coordination, and associated OSP construction activities.

The OSP Project Manager manages the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through final acceptance, coordinating IBEW-represented field crews, subcontractors, material logistics, and regulatory compliance across remote and urban Alaska environments. This position requires demonstrated command of OSP construction methods, fiber plant architecture, and the technical, financial, and leadership skills to deliver on complex telecom infrastructure contracts. This position may be filled as a salaried exempt management role or as a union-represented position under the IBEW Local 1547 Outside Telecommunications Agreement;

classification will be determined based on candidate background and mutual agreement at time of offer.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• End-to-end project ownership: Lead OSP projects from scope development and mobilization through construction, fiber turn-up, and punch list closeout, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to specification.
• FTTH / FTTx build-out: Manage underground conduit and innerduct systems, aerial strand and lash, fiber splicing packages, service terminal placement, and drop installation in support of full FTTH and FTTx network deployments.
• Underground plant construction: Oversee directional boring, open-cut, hand-dig, and plowing operations for conduit, fiber, and associated underground infrastructure installation in varied soil conditions, permafrost zones, and wetland environments.
• OSP design interpretation: Read, interpret, and manage OSP construction drawings, strand maps, splicing diagrams, and permit packages; coordinate redlines and field markups through to as-built documentation.
• Schedule and budget management: Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project or equivalent; track earned value, forecast cost-at-completion, and report weekly against baseline.
• Subcontractor coordination: Procure, direct, and quality-control specialty subcontractors including splicing crews, directional drill subconsultants, traffic control companies, and locating services.
• Change order management: Identify, document, price, and negotiate scope changes; maintain contemporaneous records to support claims and protect contract margin.

Technical Oversight — Fiber & OSP

• Manage aerial fiber construction including strand attachment, cable lashing, dead-ends, mid-span entries, service loop placement, and pole-top hardware installation.
• Coordinate underground fiber installation including conduit sweeps, innerduct installation, pull tape, cable pulling, slack management, and manhole/handhole terminations.
• Oversee single-mode and multimode fiber splicing operations; review splice loss reports and OTDR traces for compliance with project specifications.
• Manage fiber plant testing and commissioning, including OTDR testing, power budget verification, and client acceptance documentation.
• Coordinate with network engineers and OSP designers on route deviations, field-engineered solutions, and design corrections arising during construction.
• Apply knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568, BICSI, and utility owner standards applicable to fiber plant design and construction.

Permitting, ROW & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate right-of-way permits, encroachment agreements, and utility crossing applications with municipalities, ADOT&PF, USACE, ADF&G, and BLM as required by project scope.
• Manage 811 utility locate compliance; coordinate pre-construction potholing and verify clearances prior to directional drilling or open-cut operations.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, DOT, and applicable state regulations across all OSP construction activities.
• Maintain environmental…