Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fiber Construction Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Outside Plant (OSP) construction projects, including Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and additional telecom/fiber-based deployments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, OSP construction, and team leadership, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, safety, and budget compliance. This role is customer-facing and requires excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

The FTTH projects are located in Garrett County, MD. 

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Planning

• Lead and manage end-to-end fiber construction projects, from initiation to close-out.
• Develop project scopes, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for fiber deployment projects.
• Monitor and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to internal leadership and external customers.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and external partners.
• Conduct project reviews and progress updates with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure customer requirements are met with a high degree of professionalism and responsiveness.

Construction & Field Operations

• Manage OSP construction activities, including fiber placement, splicing, testing, and restoration.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractor performance to meet project goals and quality expectations.
• Conduct site walks, pre-construction assessments, and post-construction inspections.
• Ensure proper permitting is obtained and maintained for all builds.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality assurance measures on job sites.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Track project costs, expenditures, and invoices to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Review and approve subcontractor quotes, invoices, and change orders.
• Provide financial and operational reporting to management and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in OSP fiber construction management, including FTTH deployments.
• Strong knowledge of OSP design and engineering, permitting, construction practices, and industry standards.
• Proven experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience in customer-facing roles.
• Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and mapping/GIS tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with permitting agencies and utility coordination.
• Familiarity with fiber testing equipment and OSP field practices.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
   

Key Skills:
OSP Field Construction, Project Manager, QA/QC Field Engineer, Project Management, Outside Plant Fiber Network, OSP Engineering, Make Ready, OSP, Engineer, Construction/Vendor Management, Permitting, Facilities, Telecommunication networks design experience, Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC), NESC. Fiber to the Cell (FTTC or FTTX), ROW, Smartsheet’s, Oracle, Site Tracker, Render, Databases, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax) design tool, BAU. #Tekcomjobs

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.