OSP Fiber Project Manager
Location: Bristol, TN → Roanoke, VA → Washington, DC (Travel Required)
Lead One of the Region's Largest Long-Haul Fiber Builds!
CableSouth Construction is seeking an experienced OSP Fiber Project Manager to oversee a multi-state long-haul fiber deployment from Bristol, TN through Roanoke, VA to Washington, DC. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing field operations, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
The ideal candidate has a proven background managing long-haul fiber construction projects, leading multiple field crews, and delivering high-volume underground and aerial OSP builds.
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of long-haul fiber construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
- Manage multiple field crews, subcontractors, and superintendents across several active work fronts.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, production goals, and resource planning.
- Coordinate with customers, municipalities, utilities, permitting agencies, and inspectors.
- Monitor project budgets, labor production, materials, and equipment utilization.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and company quality requirements.
- Resolve field issues quickly while minimizing schedule impacts.
- Review construction documentation, fiber route plans, permits, and change orders.
- Track KPIs, production metrics, and project reporting for executive leadership.
- Conduct regular site visits throughout Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years managing OSP fiber construction projects.
- Proven experience delivering long-haul fiber builds.
- Experience leading multiple construction crews across large geographic regions.
- Strong knowledge of underground and aerial fiber construction methods.
- Experience managing subcontractors and direct field personnel.
- Ability to read construction drawings, permit packages, and utility prints.
- Strong scheduling and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel extensively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Telecom contractor experience.
- Experience with utility coordination and permitting.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- PMP certification (preferred but not required).
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera, Procore, or similar project management software.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Manage a high-profile, multi-state long-haul fiber expansion.
- Lead experienced construction teams across multiple markets.
- Work directly with executive leadership and customers.
- Drive project performance from planning through final acceptance.
- Play a critical role in expanding broadband infrastructure throughout the region.