OSP Construction Manager – Fiber

Douglas Fast Net • Eugene, OR

98d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Douglas Fast Net is hiring an OSP Construction Manager to lead in-house aerial and underground fiber construction in its North District, covering Lane County. The manager will lead crews, plan and schedule work, maintain safety and quality, and deliver fiber construction on schedule and within budget while coordinating with other OSP Managers and the OSP Contract Work Manager. The role reports daily to the Creswell, Oregon shop and requires living within a 30-minute drive. Work is approximately 60% in the field and 40% in the office, with an on-call rotation currently one week per month and occasional after-hours or weekend emergency call-outs. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000 per year depending on experience, plus a bonus tied to safety, quality, and schedule.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of outside plant construction experience in telecommunications, electric, or another utility.
• At least 2 years supervising crews as a crew foreman, supervisor, or superintendent.
• Hands-on knowledge of aerial construction, including strand, lashing, and make-ready.
• Hands-on knowledge of underground construction, including directional boring, trenching, vaults, and conduit.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NESC requirements and utility locate rules.
• Ability to read construction prints, work orders, and maps.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to live within a 30-minute drive of the Creswell shop.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to occasional after-hours or weekend emergency call-outs.
• Ability to perform medium physical work, including frequent standing, walking, and driving; climbing in and out of trucks; walking on uneven ground; and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen; employees are subject to random and for-cause screening as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) build experience.
• Degree in construction management or a related field; equivalent experience is also accepted.
• Experience with NISC or similar mapping and work-order systems, plus Microsoft 365.
• CDL, OSHA 30, or project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aerial and underground construction crews, including aerial crews, directional drill operators, drop crews, and laborers.
• Hire, train, coach, and set expectations for team members; address performance and employee relations issues with HR support.
• Regularly visit job sites, ride along with crews, and resolve field problems.
• Translate engineering designs and work prints into weekly crew schedules, aligning personnel, equipment, and materials with the work.
• Manage the team's budget, track labor and material costs, and flag overruns early.
• Keep service orders and project milestones moving and report progress to the Director of OSP Operations.
• Coordinate with the OSP Contract Work Manager to align in-house and contracted construction.
• Ensure work complies with OSHA, NESC, Oregon utility locate rules, and DFN safety and quality standards.
• Conduct tailboards and job briefings and stop work when conditions are unsafe or otherwise inappropriate.
• Inspect completed work and help maintain accurate as-builts and project documentation.
• Coordinate with pole owners, cities, counties, ODOT, and property owners on make-ready, permits, and right-of-way matters as appropriate outside engineering's scope.
• Resolve complaints, damage claims, and violations promptly and courteously.
• Identify and implement improvements to build faster, more safely, and at lower cost.

Benefits

• 200% 401(k) match: DFN contributes $2 for every $1 saved, up to 4.5% of pay; combined contributions can total 13.5% of salary.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employees, with affordable dependent coverage options.
• Company truck and gas card for work purposes.
• Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet for employees living within the service territory.
• PTO package.
• 10 paid holidays, including two days off for the employee's birthday.
• Bonus tied to safety, quality, and schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed