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Lumos Fiber · 16 hours ago

Manager - OSP Construction

Charleston, South Carolina

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Lumos is looking for a full-time Manager – OSP Construction to help deliver high-quality fiber optic internet. The role involves overseeing the execution of Outside Plant network builds, managing subcontractor teams, and collaborating with local officials and community representatives.

Information TechnologyInternetTelecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Accomplishes assigned market builds safely, on time & within budget

Manages the scheduling and coordination of the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of OSP facilities and the surrounding communities including rehab work, customer & community concern responses, OSP generator routines, and emergency call-outs

Delegates responsibility effectively & empowers direct reports to accomplish market tasks – designing builds, tracking & reporting progress, and motivating contractor crews

Influences internal & external teams to ensure commitment to progress and staying on-target

Interfaces directly with local governments & communities – responding timely & graciously

Keeps internal & external stakeholders informed on build progress at all times

Provides technical leadership and expertise to direct reports and subcontractor partner teams; establishes, standardizes and improves processes

Coordinates with various utilities partners and associated pole, aerial, etc. teams in alignment with internal Lumos engineering teams to carefully plan & execute all necessary objectives

Manages CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory tracking – tracking progress & approving expenses

Accountable for building & maintaining a high-performing team: selects top-tier candidates, evaluates performance, and identifies training & coaching opportunities

Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross-functional projects

Qualification

OSP construction experienceFiberTelecom experienceProject management skillsSmart Sheets proficiencyTechnical leadershipIndependenceCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeam managementInitiative

Required

10+ years' experience in OSP construction, engineering, or operations fiber builds

2-5 years' experience leading techs 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 assigned market

Proactive, independent, and ability to take initiative to keep on-task and on-target

Active, fully unencumbered driver's license

Fiber or Telecom industry experience is essential

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Strong experience influencing & 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 computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets or similar as well MS Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word; Visio and PPT helpful

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

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.

401K plan w/ 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.

Company

Lumos Fiber

Lumos Fiber is a telecommunications company that specializes in internet, wifi, digital TV, and business voice solutions.

Founded in 2011

High Point, North Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.lumosfiber.com

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