Overview
Lumos is looking for a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer . The role supports Outside Plant (OSP) construction and installation of our network within a specific market, managing relationships with subcontractor partners to track projects for safe, on-time completion within budget. Our network builds include poles, aerial, buried, and underground fiber facilities. The position requires frequent onsite presence and residency within commutable distance of the assigned market.
Hybrid Position – Role is primarily field-based. Successful candidates must reside within 1 hour commuting distance from Floyd County or Clark County, Indiana. Company vehicle and mobile phone provided. Valid, fully unencumbered Driver's License required.
Company Summary
Lumos is on a mission to deliver 100% Fiber Optic internet. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber, combining Lumos infrastructure with national reach to bring fiber to more homes.
We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest, with growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Our goal is to reach 12 to 15 million homes by 2030.
Mission and Values
We strive to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet and are guided by a startup mindset, prioritizing people, teammates, and customers. We aim to continually reinvent ourselves to meet evolving customer needs and to build loyalty through dependable service.
Essential Functions
- Builds and maintains relationships with local subcontractor and partner teams to manage OSP crews' activity, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Tracks crew progress and communicates real-time updates to internal teams to support leadership with critical information.
- Partners with and monitors OSP subcontractor crews to foster a safety culture at worksites.
- Ensures OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
- Collaborates with internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and related activities.
- Coordinates with internal and external teams on all permit needs.
- Complies with safety regulations to maintain a strong safety record.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental and cross-functional projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal abilities, relationship-building, and influencing skills.Proven project management experience—running multiple concurrent projects across a geographic area, with on-site and remote work as required.Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, NESC requirements, and related regulations.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrates a strong work ethic with reliable, timely reporting and the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.Other Experience & Requirements
5+ years' technical experience in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.Valid, unencumbered Driver's License required.Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative to stay on-task and on-target.Fiber or Telecom industry experience essential.Physical Requirements
Frequent walking and standing at construction worksites; exposure to outdoor elements.Appropriate clothing and footwear required for safety.Frequent sedentary periods when using computer and related peripherals.Normal use of sight, hearing, speech, and cognitive abilities in job duties.Pay Range
Annual salary range : $78,000 - $90,000 . Actual offer depends on education, training, skills, location, and business needs.We are committed to equal opportunity employment and to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.
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