OSP Construction Project Engineer

Lumos • OH

118d

About The Position

Lumos is looking for a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer! If you are an experienced telecom construction professional who’s excited for a fast-paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we’re harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our ability to set up and maintain our service, we want to hear from you! Our OSP Construction Project Engineers build relationships with communities & contractor partners to facilitate the Outside Plant (OSP) Construction & installation of our network within a specific market. Lumos’s critical infrastructure builds encompass poles, aerial, buried, & underground fiber facilities. Our CPEs must reside within commutable distance of the assigned market - frequent onsite presence is essential. CPEs are directly accountable for oversight of line-crews, splicers, & subcontractor crews while tracking all projects for safe, on-time completion in alignment with CAPEX budget parameters.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building & influencing skills.
• Proven project management experience with multiple OSP worksites & concurrent goals.
• Solid experience with computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets, Sitetracker, and Microsoft Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, & Word. Visio & PPT helpful.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
• Able to work independently & collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic – reporting promptly & consistently, and with a sense of urgency based on deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains relationships with local subcontractor and other partners to manage OSP crews’ activity - accomplishing required work safely, on time & within budget.
• Tracks crew progress and reports on it to internal teams, picking up whatever is required & delivering critical information to ensure leadership understands real-time job progress.
• Partners with & monitors OSP contractor crews to drive a safety culture at worksites.
• Engages with municipalities, utilities, and community members frequently & respectfully – to drive progress and address any neighborhood concerns.
• Ensures OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
• Complies with all safety regulations & requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
• Supports with internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and permitting.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental & cross-functional projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees