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OSP Project Manager
Lightpath —Plain City, OH
- Remote
- Background check
- Oracle
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Regional Manager, Fiber Connectivity, NA
Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC —Columbus, OH
- $170,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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OSP Fiber Installation & Splicing Manager
Lightpath —Plain City, OH
- Background check
- Construction site
- 5 years
EHS Manager
Congruex —Columbus, OH
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Construction Manager
Lightpath —Plain City, OH
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
OSP Network Engineer II (Telecommunications)
Frontier Communications —Delaware, OH
- $73,000 - $90,000 a year
- CAD
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Field Engineer
CCI Systems, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- 5 years
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Senior Civil Construction Project Manager
Congruex —Columbus, OH
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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OSP Project Manager

Lightpath -
Plain City, OH

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Job Details

13 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Underground cable installation projects
Financial forecasting
Term negotiation
Customer communication
Contractor management
Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects
Construction cost control
Telecommunications project coordination
Managing complex infrastructure projects
Fiber optic network
Utilities construction project management
Engineering project budget management
Construction industry experience
Construction team management
Network infrastructure project management
Managing teams in a construction management role
Project management software
Construction subcontract management
Managing projects
Productivity software
Cross-functional collaboration
Construction project budgeting
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

About Lightpath

Lightpath is building the fiber infrastructure the digital economy depends on - owning, operating, and expanding dense, high-performance networks for enterprises, public institutions, carriers, and cloud innovators. Our all-fiber network supports mission-critical environments, from financial markets and healthcare systems to AI platforms and next-generation cloud architectures. As we expand across the Northeast and into high-growth markets nationwide, we invest ahead of demand - building infrastructure with precision, resilience, and accountability.

To support that growth, we’re building a team of people who take ownership, think long-term, and take pride in tackling complex work with care and integrity. At Lightpath, every role contributes to infrastructure that powers critical systems and real-world outcomes. We look for individuals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration and who want to help build networks, processes, and partnerships that are engineered to last.

Position Summary

The Project Manager – OSP Construction is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of outside plant (OSP) fiber construction projects throughout the United States. This individual will oversee multiple projects simultaneously while partnering with Engineering, Permitting, Field Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and external contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all customer and regulatory requirements.

This is a remote position with approximately 15% travel required to project sites, customer meetings, and corporate events.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of OSP fiber construction projects from pre-construction through final acceptance.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Permitting, and Construction teams to ensure project readiness.
Manage contractor onboarding, performance, and quality to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with company standards.
Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoicing, and change orders.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct routine project status meetings with internal stakeholders, customers, and contractors.
Prepare and present executive-level reports on project status, milestones, financial performance, risks, and key performance indicators.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience supporting telecommunications, utility, or infrastructure construction projects.
Experience managing outside plant (OSP) fiber construction projects, including underground and aerial deployments.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with Oracle, NetCracker, ESRI, Tableau, or similar project management and reporting platforms.
Knowledge of permitting processes, DOT requirements, utility coordination, and right-of-way regulations.
Experience supporting long-haul fiber, metro fiber, or data center infrastructure projects.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Core Competencies

Project Management
Financial Management
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Contractor Management
Customer Focus
Communication and Relationship Building
Planning and Organization
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Team Collaboration
Safety Leadership
Operational Excellence

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel approximately 15% as business needs require.
Ability to visit active construction sites and safely navigate varying terrain and weather conditions.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to help build next-generation fiber infrastructure supporting enterprise, carrier, and data center customers

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lightpath collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

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