Manager, Outside Plant Engineering

IQ Fiber • Orangeburg, SC

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About The Position

IQ Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant Engineering to oversee the planning, design, and execution of outside plant (OSP) construction and maintenance. The position leads cross-functional teams and contractors to support high-quality fiber network deployment, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards in a 24/7/365 operation. It is a visible, hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical knowledge of fiber construction, splicing, network architecture, and OSP documentation practices.

The manager leads and develops an OSP team, oversees FTTP construction projects and contractor work, and directs restoration and network troubleshooting. The role also enforces OSP procedures and policies, ensures regulatory and safety compliance, and provides administrative and project-management support, including reporting, budgeting, and coordination across functions. The position may involve emergency response, after-hours and weekend work, mandatory overtime, and work during natural disasters and network outages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a fiber construction environment.
• Advanced knowledge of network engineering, optical networks, and aerial and underground construction techniques.
• Deep familiarity with splicing, troubleshooting, and OSP documentation practices.
• Experience managing outside plant contractors, including quality oversight, invoicing, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with trouble ticketing systems and Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record, maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, consumer report, and drug screening.
• Ability to support a 24/7/365 operation, including emergency response, after-hours and weekend work, mandatory overtime, and work during natural disasters and network outages.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information, including personnel matters, with integrity and sound judgment.
• Visual acuity, including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage OSP Supervisors, Fiber Technicians, Engineers, Locators, and Construction Technicians, including hiring, mentoring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Train team members and develop their competencies in splicing, troubleshooting, network architecture, documentation, and end-to-end OSP processes.
• Oversee planning and execution of FTTP construction projects, including field surveys of aerial and underground facilities, cost development for MDU, commercial, and ROE properties, and fiber architecture installation in multi-tenant buildings.
• Manage OSP construction by in-house and contract resources, including contractor invoicing, work quality, and documentation.
• Lead restoration of outside plant repairs and support network troubleshooting, system performance management, and customer inquiries as needed.
• Enforce IQ Fiber's OSP splicing, construction, and fiber-optic documentation methods, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure continuous compliance with OSHA safety standards and NCTA and FCC regulations.
• Support a 24/7/365 operation, including after-hours and weekend work, remaining in service during outages until resolved, and emergency schedules during natural disasters and network events.
• Provide administrative and project-management support, including reporting, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree