Director OSP Construction

• Location 3638 East Southern Avenue,Phoenix, AZ, 85040,United States

Description

About Lightpath

Lightpath is building the fiber infrastructure the digital economy depends on - owning, operating, and expanding dense, high-performance networks for enterprises, public institutions, carriers, and cloud innovators. Our all-fiber network supports mission-critical environments, from financial markets and healthcare systems to AI platforms and next-generation cloud architectures. As we expand across the Northeast and into high-growth markets nationwide, we invest ahead of demand - building infrastructure with precision, resilience, and accountability.

To support that growth, we’re building a team of people who take ownership, think long-term, and take pride in tackling complex work with care and integrity. At Lightpath, every role contributes to infrastructure that powers critical systems and real-world outcomes. We look for individuals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration and who want to help build networks, processes, and partnerships that are engineered to last.

The Director of OSP Construction is responsible for leading all aspects of outside plant (OSP) construction operations throughout Arizona and surrounding markets, including underground, aerial, and fiber optic infrastructure deployment. This role oversees field execution, contractor performance, quality control, safety compliance, budget management, and schedule adherence across multiple active projects.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive field construction experience and a proven track record of delivering large-scale fiber network deployments. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active field engagement to support teams, resolve issues, and drive operational excellence.

Candidates must reside in the Phoenix metropolitan area or within a reasonable commuting distance. Regular travel throughout Arizona and neighboring markets is required.

• Lead and oversee all OSP construction operations across assigned markets.
• Manage underground, aerial, and directional boring construction programs from project kickoff through completion.
• Develop and execute construction strategies to achieve aggressive deployment schedules and customer commitments.
• Direct construction managers, project managers, field inspectors, and contractors to ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.
• Conduct regular field visits to inspect workmanship, identify risks, troubleshooting issues, and support construction teams.
• Review and manage project budgets, production goals, forecasting, and contractor invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with engineering designs, permits, utility requirements, municipal regulations, and Arizona right-of-way requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance for conduit installation, handholes, vaults, restoration activities, fiber placement, and splicing readiness.
• Drive accountability across vendors and subcontractors for performance, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, customers, tribal entities (where applicable), and internal stakeholders to resolve escalated issues.
• Monitor production reporting, identify project risks, and implement recovery plans when necessary.
• Lead damage prevention initiatives and ensure all utility strikes, incidents, and safety events are properly documented, investigated, and resolved.
• Establish and maintain construction metrics, reporting standards, and operational best practices.
• Mentor and develop construction managers, field inspectors, and support staff to build a high-performing organization.

• 10+ years of OSP construction experience within telecommunications, fiber optics, broadband, or utility infrastructure.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing OSP construction teams, contractors, and large-scale deployment programs.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Underground conduit systems
• Directional drilling and boring operations
• Utility coordination
• Pavement and landscape restoration
• Fiber placement and splicing support
• Proven success building…