Manager, Outside Plant Engineering

IQ Fiber • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

IQ Fiber is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant Engineering to oversee planning, design, construction, and maintenance of outside plant (OSP) infrastructure. This highly visible, hands-on leadership position leads cross-functional teams and contractors to deliver high-quality fiber network deployment, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards. The role supports a 24/7/365 operation and requires deep technical knowledge of fiber construction, splicing, network architecture, and OSP documentation. Candidates must be local to Savannah, Georgia.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be local to Savannah, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage an OSP team of Supervisors, Fiber Technicians, Engineers, Locators, and Construction Technicians, including hiring, mentoring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Train team members and develop competencies in splicing techniques, troubleshooting, network architecture, documentation requirements, 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, manage system performance, and respond to customer inquiries as needed.
• Enforce 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 supporting 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: No Education Listed