Senior OSP Manager

This role is responsible for successfully executing assigned OSP fiber network design and implementation projects across multiple markets, which will build our nation’s infrastructure by delivering the transformative power of gigabit fiber access to rural communities.

The OSP Manager is responsible for successfully overseeing fiber design and implementation projects. The OSP PM directs OSP Residents & Inspectors, who oversee the construction teams, to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required standard. The OSP Manager provides updates to the entire team to strategically manage risk, monitor finances, provide the required status updates to the customer, and ensure each phase of work is delivered based on the schedule.

This role requires an individual with strong leadership, facilitation, management, and client relationship skills. This position will partner across the JSI organization, construction vendors, and the client’s organization to plan and execute project delivery.

If you have a track record of successfully managing complex OSP FTTH, FTTX, or other construction projects, as well as strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and facilitation skills, then this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees and drives the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH project.
• Monitor construction progress, oversee scheduling, and track budget to spending status.
• Primary interface with the client. Build strong working relationships by providing regular status updates, facilitating alignment meetings, and leading escalation discussions.
• Coordinate closely with the Engineer to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
• Manages a dynamic and complex supply chain inventory of materials and logistics.
• Build strong working relationships with construction vendors to ensure high-quality, on-schedule, and within-budget construction.
• Managing regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress and manage risks.
• Ensures the detailed project plan is followed and drives the entire team to work together to achieve results.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and regular multi-tasking and reprioritization.
• This position is integral to our vision, strategy, and overall growth plans and requires strong leadership, people skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Requirements & Essential Knowledge/Skills:

• 10+ years of experience successfully managing complex OSP FTTH Construction projects.
• Prior experience as an OSP Resident, OSP Engineer, or similar role is preferred.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as listening and interpretation skills.
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, or GIS platforms is a plus.
• Depending on home location, it may require the ability to travel: 10-20%.

Benefits:

At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career on every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with the following:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• Educational opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

About JSI

JSI is a full-service consulting and broadband solutions leader, providing a complete range of operational, financial, management, engineering, regulatory, and strategic assistance to US communications providers for more than 60 years.

Notably, JSI can assist with designing and operating broadband networks, funding applications, forecasting, competitive pricing, mapping, feasibility studies, intercarrier billing, operational reform, strategic partnerships, company valuations, and more. We also offer a full range of OSP and ISP engineering services, including central office, optical transport, FTTx, IPTV, CATV, and wireless. JSI has more than 500 professionals on staff in its Maryland headquarters and in its regional offices in Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. To learn more, please visit us at jsitel.com.