OSP Construction Project Manager

Job Title: OSP Project Manager – Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

Position Summary: OSP Project Manager – Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and installation of fiber infrastructure for a 130-acre, billion-dollar data center campus in Cartersville, GA. This role will be responsible for managing all OSP fiber activities from planning through turnover, including underground pathways, duct banks, vaults/handholes, and fiber installation, splicing, and testing. The OSP Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the owner, general contractor, OSP/ISP contractors, utilities, and other key stakeholders assuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What We Offer: (Benefits & Compensation)

• Annual salary: $100,000-$140,000 DOE
• Performance-based incentive bonus package
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• Cell phone stipend and company-provided computer
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Clear pathways for advancement within a growing organization

Key Responsibilities: OSP Project Manager – Data Center Fiber InfrastructureProject Planning & Coordination

• Lead the planning and execution of all OSP fiber infrastructure activities across a 130-acre data center campus.
• Review and interpret civil, utility, and fiber design drawings, site plans, and specifications.
• Coordinate closely with design engineers, the GC, MEP/low-voltage teams, and the owner’s reps to align OSP scope with overall campus development and phasing.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical paths specific to OSP work.

Construction Management – OSP Fiber

• Oversee construction of underground pathways, including duct banks, conduit systems, manholes, handholes, and vaults.
• Manage installation of outside plant fiber optic cable, including pulling, jetting, and placement.
• Coordinate splicing, termination, labeling, and testing of fiber (e.g., OTDR, power meter/OLTS, end-to-end certification).
• Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., TIA, BICSI, NECA, local codes) and project specifications.
• Monitor daily field activities, conduct site walks, and resolve on-site issues in real time.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary OSP point of contact for the data center owner, GC, and trade partners.
• Manage relationships with OSP contractors, fiber installers, splicers, test vendors, and material suppliers.
• Lead regular progress meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) sessions for OSP scope.
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and change orders related to OSP work.

Budget, Cost Control & Risk Management

• Own the OSP project budget: develop cost estimates, track expenditures, and manage contingencies.
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders, vendor quotes, and claims.
• Identify schedule, cost, and technical risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide regular status reports on progress, budget, and risks to internal leadership and the client.

Quality, Documentation & Closeout

• Establish and enforce QA/QC processes for OSP construction, fiber installation, and testing.
• Verify that test results, as-built drawings, splice documentation, and labeling meet project and owner requirements.
• Ensure accurate and complete as-builts, redlines, GIS/records, and turnover documentation for long-term operations.
• Drive the handover process to the data center operations team and/or ISP teams, ensuring all documentation, test results, and warranties are in place.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on a large active construction site.
• Ensure OSP activities comply with OSHA, local regulations, utility standards, and company safety policies.
• Participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and safety audits related to OSP work.

Required Qualifications: OSP Project Manager – Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

• 5-10+ years of experience managing OSP fiber/telecom construction projects (large campus, industrial, or data center experience strongly preferred).
• Proven experience with underground utility and fiber installation, including duct banks, handholes, vaults, and backbone fiber.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil, utility, and low-voltage drawings, details, and specifications.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-phase projects with multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of:
• OSP construction means and methods
• Fiber installation, splicing, and testing practices
• Relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC/NESC, TIA/BICSI where applicable)
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project or Primavera, Excel, Word; familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam/Revu, AutoCAD, or GIS a plus).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work onsite at a large active construction site.

Education: OSP Project Manager – Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Telecom Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field;
• OR equivalent combination of education and hands-on OSP project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications: OSP Project Manager – Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

• Direct experience on data center, hyperscale, or large technology campus projects.
• Experience coordinating OSP with ISP/inside plant fiber and low-voltage systems.
• Professional certifications such as:
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• BICSI OSP Designer/Technician or RCDD
• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training
• Experience working with utilities, municipalities, and AHJs on permitting, inspections, and approvals.
• Familiarity with DCIM, network architecture, or data center operations is a plus.

Core Competencies: OSP Project Manager – Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive accountability across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent work fronts on a large 130-acre site.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, documentation, and repeatable standards.
• Calm under pressure; capable of making fast, informed decisions in the field.
• Collaborative and professional, able to interface effectively with executives, engineers, and field crews.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Position is primarily onsite at a large construction campus; mix of field and office/trailer environment.
• Regularly required to walk the site, traverse uneven terrain, climb in and around excavations, duct banks, and structures.
• Must be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, boots, etc.).
• May require work outside standard business hours to support critical cutovers, testing, or schedule constraints.

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