Manager - OSP Construction ( Muscogee County, GA )

Lumos Networks • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

Lumos is looking for a full-time Manager - OSP Construction! If you are an experienced Outside Plant construction leader in the Fiber industry who's excited for a fast-paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we're harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our ability to set up and maintain our service, we want to hear from you! The Manager - OSP Construction powers the flawless execution of Outside Plant (OSP) network builds, directly interfacing with and influencing subcontractor teams, motivating them to accomplish the important construction, splicing, and connection efforts that build Lumos's fiber network throughout an assigned market. Builds and maintains relationships with local officials and community representatives in addition to subcontractor crews, in alignment with multiple internal Lumos teams. The Manager - OSP Construction is directly accountable for the safe completion of daily progress and assigned builds, on-time and within budget. Empowers OSP Construction Project Engineer and OSP Project Engineer assigned to markets to design network builds, track progress, and motivate subcontractor crews. Collaborates, brings technical expertise, and a gracious and responsive attitude to navigate plans and roadblocks, interface with utility and permitting partners in the community, and keeps internal and external stakeholders up-to-date on progress proactively and consistently.

Requirements

• 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.
• Safe driving record.
• Fiber or Telecom industry experience is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience influencing and directing the work of others.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to respectfully interface with multiple internal teams, a wide variety of community stakeholders, external subcontractor teams, and own direct reports.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the scheduling coordination of all new build activity and progress within market.
• Delegates responsibility and empowers direct reports to help accomplish market tasks, and build relationships at multiple levels within the community and with subcontractor partners.
• Employs a delicate balance of influencing skills, ensuring subcontractor teams are on-board and excited about our progress and staying on target.
• Interfaces directly with municipalities and other community representatives, ensuring all required tasks are completed, community voices are heard regarding the impact of our network construction on the community, delivering gracious and timely responses, and making sure all internal and external stakeholders are constantly informed about network build progress.
• 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 and execute all necessary objectives.
• Manages the scheduling and coordination of the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of OSP facilities and the surrounding communities including rehab work, customer and community concern responses, OSP generator routines, and emergency call-outs.
• Manages CAPEX, OPEX, and inventory tracking to keep accurate track of all progress and ensure project is completed on time and within budget.
• Approves expenses and invoices as necessary.
• Develops direct reports from a careering perspective, ensuring appropriate development plans are in place and that their teams are empowered with the right tools to navigate what is necessary to accomplish work and grow.
• Encourages employee commitment to team and professional development goals, effectively manages performance and addresses any concerns thoughtfully, timely, and in alignment with HR Business Partner and other internal teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays / Personal Days.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree