OSP Construction Manager

Uniti•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The OSP Construction Manager has overall responsibility for the design, permitting, material acquisition, construction, and tie-in of outside plant construction projects and programs. The role monitors all aspects of projects and expedites or escalates issues as appropriate to achieve cost, quality, and schedule goals. Additional duties include generating work prints (design in CAD), cost estimates for job orders, inspections, and invoice reconciliation. The position is located in Texas and averages 65% field work and 35% office work, although the balance varies by market. The role requires coordination with permitting agencies, property owners, contractors, internal teams, Single Source Providers (SSPs), and the Network Operations Center (NOC).

Requirements

Experience with permitting, easements, and building access approvals.
Experience coordinating with internal teams, contractors, SSPs, and the NOC.
Ability to monitor project progress, quality, and completion timelines.
Experience with inspections, job reconciliation, and management reporting.
Ability to read construction prints, plans, splicing diagrams, and OTDR results.
Willingness to work in both field and office environments.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Review engineering design prints for accuracy and constructability, including clarity, required units, permits, right-of-way information, MOP requirements, and site survey forms.
Communicate with city, county, and state permitting agencies.
Work with internal and external entities to verify easements and licenses.
Work with private building owners to secure building entrance approval and arrange installation of building entrances.
Monitor contractor progress, quality inspections, and timely completion of assigned projects.
Coordinate project results with the Broadband implementation and operations team.
Monitor SSP progress to ensure service level agreements are met.
Issue MOPs and coordinate with the SSP and NOC for successful completion.
Conduct inspections and reconcile job orders.
Provide reports to the OSP Manager as requested.
Read and interpret construction documents, including prints, plans, and fiber-optic splicing diagrams.
Analyze OTDR test results and coordinate repairs as needed.
Generate work prints using CAD and prepare cost estimates for job orders.