OSP Fiber Project Manager

Underground OSP Fiber Construction Project Manager

FTTH / FTTP – Florida

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Underground OSP Fiber Construction Project Manager to lead the execution of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) construction projects throughout Florida. This role is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of underground fiber construction, from permitting and utility coordination through construction, restoration, testing, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing underground fiber deployment, directional boring operations, trenching, conduit placement, vault installation, restoration, and subcontractor management while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer quality standards.Primary Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground FTTH/FTTP construction projects across Florida.
• Lead all phases of underground fiber deployment from engineering handoff through customer acceptance.
• Coordinate daily activities with construction superintendents, field supervisors, subcontractors, inspectors, and customers.
• Develop and manage project schedules, production forecasts, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Track production quantities and construction milestones.
• Review engineering drawings, construction packages, utility records, and permit requirements.
• Coordinate utility locates (811), potholing, and conflict resolution.
• Manage directional boring, trenching, microtrenching (where applicable), conduit installation, handholes, vaults, pull boxes, and fiber placement.
• Coordinate restoration activities including sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and roadway repairs.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, project documentation, and customer reporting.
• Conduct regular field inspections to ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Oversee project financial performance, forecasting, invoicing, and cost controls.
• Ensure timely completion of redlines, as-builts, testing documentation, and project closeout packages.
• Maintain strong communication with municipalities, permitting agencies, utility companies, engineering teams, and customers.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of Project Management experience supporting underground fiber construction.
• Experience managing large-scale FTTH or FTTP deployments.
• Strong understanding of underground utility construction practices.
• Experience managing directional boring crews.
• Experience managing open-cut trenching operations.
• Experience with conduit and innerduct installation.
• Experience coordinating handhole, vault, and pull box installations.
• Familiarity with fiber placement and underground cable installation.
• Experience coordinating restoration contractors.
• Strong understanding of production tracking and construction scheduling.
• Experience managing subcontractors across multiple active job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and utility maps.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility conflict resolution.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have experience with:

• Directional Drilling (HDD)
• Mini Excavation
• Rock Saw Operations
• Trenching Equipment
• Conduit Placement
• Fiber Pulling
• Utility Locates (811)
• Existing Utility Coordination
• Municipal Permitting
• County Permitting
• DOT Requirements
• Traffic Control
• Restoration Management
• Fiber Acceptance Testing
• As-Built Documentation

Software Experience

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Bluebeam
• Google Earth
• GIS Mapping Platforms
• AutoCAD (drawing review)
• Procore (preferred)
• HeavyJob, HCSS, or similar construction management software (preferred)

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates should have experience supporting projects for:

• Fiber-to-the-Home Providers
• Broadband Expansion Programs
• Rural Broadband Initiatives
• Telecommunications Construction Contractors
• Underground Utility Contractors
• Municipal Broadband Networks
• Electric Cooperatives
• Private Fiber Network Providers

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Project Delivery
• Budget Performance
• Daily Production Achievement
• Restoration Completion
• Safety Performance
• Quality Metrics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Change Order Recovery
• Subcontractor Productivity
• Project Profitability

Travel

• Travel throughout Florida (approximately 50–75%)
• Valid driver's license required
• *Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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