Job Title: OSP Project Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Travel: Onsite Travel Required
Preference: Experienced with AT&T, Ziply Fiber, Lumen.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced OSP Project Manager. to support OSP Engineering & Design work for US operators. This role involves leading end‑to‑end field data capture required to complete design for fiber network deployments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can perform complex field surveys, validate constructability, resolve conflicts in real time, and translate field conditions into accurate engineering deliverables that drive permitting and construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive customer call with job status & progress.
- Able to build reports in Excel, and other analytics tools.
- Co-ordinate with Various team HLD, Fielding, Design, permitting and set up process.
- Conduct site surveys required for OSP design and engineering.
- Guide and mentor OSP fielders on best practices, safety standards, and accurate data collection techniques.
- Develop and implement training programs to improve field package quality & compliance.
- Conduct periodic audits and feedback sessions to ensure continuous improvement in fielding standards.
- Identify conflicts and constructability constraints.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and engineering teams to resolve field issues.
- Ensure adherence to NESC, NEC, OSHA, MUTCD traffic control, and local AHJ standards.
Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in OSP fielding, construction, or engineering with direct hands-on survey experience (aerial & underground).
- Knowledge of poles, anchors, conduits, handholes, manholes, splice points, utilities etc.
- Knowledge of PTA, pole transfers, overlash feasibility, Pole Loading and clearance calculations.
- Practical experience with U.S. ROW/municipal permitting, DOT, utility attachments, and railroad permitting.
- Tools: IQGEO, Arc GIS, Auto cad, Aramis, Waldo, BSTCAD, Spatial Net, Micro station, ArcMap (Esri suite), BentleyComms V8i (Fiber/Coax/Strand), Centurylink-NID, Katapult, NDS, Firework Google Earth/KMZ.
- Field Tools: GPS/laser rangefinder, measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder.
- Familiarity with US operators engineering standards and processes.
