Project Manager – OSP Fiber Construction (Heavy Civil / Underground / Drilling Focus)
Job Overview
Company: Cherokee Fiber & Associates Inc.
Salary: $74,000 – $103,000/year + Year-End Bonus
Location: Onsite – Canton, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday + Weekends/Overtime as needed
Project Scope: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government/Federal (OSP Fiber Infrastructure)
Required: Valid Driver’s License
The Opportunity
Cherokee Fiber & Associates Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Manager with strong Outside Plant (OSP) fiber-optic construction experience to lead large-scale infrastructure builds. This role is focused on heavy civil fiber work (underground, directional drilling, trenching, and placement)—not telecom tower work.
You will oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring operational efficiency, field coordination, and successful delivery across multiple job sites.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full project lifecycle from planning through closeout and invoicing
Oversee OSP fiber construction projects, including underground, trenching, and directional drilling operations
Coordinate field crews, foremen, and drilling teams to ensure productivity and alignment
Lead project scheduling, logistics, and material management
Review and maintain mapping, redlines, and as-builts for accuracy and compliance
Interpret and ensure adherence to construction plans, codes, and specifications
Monitor daily job site progress, safety compliance, and quality standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
Identify and resolve field issues proactively to keep projects on track
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Foreman in OSP fiber-optic construction
Proven experience with underground fiber builds (trenching, boring, directional drilling)
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Strong understanding of:
Mapping and redlining/as-builts
As-code/compliance interpretation
Material tracking and project logistics
Strong computer skills (project tracking, documentation, reporting)
Demonstrated ability to lead crews and manage field operations
Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience in heavy civil or utility construction
Background managing government or federal infrastructure projects
Experience coordinating drilling operations and subcontractors
Technical certifications in fiber optics or utility construction
Why Join Cherokee Fiber & Associates Inc.?
Lead impactful fiber infrastructure projects that connect communities
Work in a high-growth environment with strong project pipelines
Competitive compensation + bonus structure
Opportunity to take ownership and grow into senior leadership
⚠️ Important Note for ApplicantsThis role requires hands-on experience in OSP fiber-optic construction (underground/utility work).
Telecom tower experience alone will not be considered sufficient.