Manager - OSP Construction

Lumos is seeking a full‑time Manager – OSP Construction to lead our fiber network builds, coordinate subcontractor teams, and collaborate with internal teams and community stakeholders.

• Accomplish assigned market builds safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage the scheduling and coordination of the maintenance, repair and upgrade of OSP facilities and surrounding communities, including rehab work, customer & community concern responses, OSP generator routines and emergency call‑outs.
• Delegate responsibility effectively, empowering direct reports to design builds, track and report progress, and motivate contractor crews.
• Influence internal and external teams to ensure commitment to progress and staying on target.
• Interface directly with local governments and communities, responding timely and graciously.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders informed on build progress at all times.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise to direct reports and subcontractor partner teams; establish, standardize and improve processes.
• Coordinate with utilities partners and associated pole, aerial, etc. teams, aligning with Lumos engineering to carefully plan and execute all objectives.
• Manage CAPEX, OPEX and inventory tracking – tracking progress and approving expenses.
• Be accountable for building and maintaining a high‑performing team: select top‑tier candidates, evaluate performance and identify training and coaching opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross‑functional projects.

• 10+ years of experience in OSP construction, engineering or operations fiber builds.
• 2–5 years of experience leading technicians and contractors in a fiber build environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven project management skills; able to effectively manage and accomplish multiple concurrent milestones to closure within an assigned market.
• Proactive, independent and able to take initiative to stay on task and on target.
• Active, fully unencumbered driver’s license.
• Fiber or telecom industry experience is essential.

• Strong experience influencing and directing the work of others.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: capable of respectfully engaging with direct reports, multiple internal teams, external contractors, and a wide variety of community stakeholders.
• Solid experience with computers, peripherals and software including Smart Sheets or similar, MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Visio and PPT helpful.

• Frequently operate a computer, keyboard and related peripherals.
• Frequent travel to construction sites – standing, walking and safely navigating in all weather.
• 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 & 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.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.