Manager, OSP Construction

Ziply Fiber•Marysville, WA

6d•$91,310 - $135,591

About The Position

The Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction is responsible for managing the quality, budget, and timely delivery of fiber services to customers. The role leads an internal OSP construction team that includes union and non-union employees across multiple disciplines, and provides coaching, feedback, development, and performance management. The manager oversees staffing, capital budgets, schedules, compliance, safety, and work quality for OSP construction projects. Responsibilities include resolving roadblocks, issuing work orders to internal and external resources, verifying contractor invoices, planning fiber routes and building entry and internal routing, and coordinating project execution with contractors, property managers, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies. The role inspects active construction projects for compliance with company and applicable municipal and government guidelines, completes post-construction plant walk-outs and as-builts, coordinates internal meetings, serves as a market-neutral subject matter expert on fiber construction solutions and best practices, and oversees project documentation. Participation in an on-call rotation, including after-hours and weekends, is required. The position involves office work and driving within a specific region or territory up to 35% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least eight years of outside plant (OSP) experience, including splicing and construction.
Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices, proper construction safety practices, and network topology.
Advanced understanding of permitting processes for railroads, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained.
Ability to complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Developed leadership skills and ability to mentor and lead others.
Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed.
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning to varied situations.
Knowledge and experience in outside plant engineering and installation/construction.
Ability to multitask and collaborate with other personnel to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to changing priorities and schedules.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to lead, facilitate, develop, and motivate a cross-functional team in a competitive environment.
General understanding of utility accounting practices.
Knowledge of all aspects of R.U.S (515) contract policies and procedures.
Working knowledge or experience with engineering support systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft PC applications such as Word and Excel.
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer; sponsorship is not available.
Ability to safely perform all functions of operating a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing capital budgets.

Responsibilities

Lead an internal OSP construction team, including union and non-union employees across multiple disciplines.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members through feedback, development goals, and performance management.
Manage staffing, capital budgets, schedules, compliance, safety, and quality for OSP construction projects.
Resolve OSP construction roadblocks.
Issue work orders to internal and external resources in accordance with company processes and procedures.
Verify contractor invoices for accuracy.
Identify fiber routes, building entry requirements, and internal routing requirements for projects.
Develop, coordinate, and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies.
Inspect active construction projects to verify compliance with company, municipal, government-agency, and other relevant installation guidelines.
Complete post-construction plant walk-outs and as-builts to meet company, utility, and local-government requirements.
Coordinate and participate in internal meetings to support communication, alignment, information sharing, and implementation of best practices.
Serve as a market-neutral subject matter expert on fiber construction solutions and best practices.
Oversee documentation of OSP construction projects.
Participate in an on-call rotation, including after-hours and weekends.
Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.