OSP Fiber Construction Manager

Job Employment Type: Contract

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on OSP Construction Manager (FTTH) to join our Portland team. In this role, you will lead the field execution and project oversight of our fiber-to-the-home network expansions. Split roughly 70% in the field inspecting jobsites and managing contractors, and 30% in the office managing schedules, budgets, and permits, you will be the key operational driver ensuring our builds are completed safely, on time, and to standard.

Key Responsibilities: Field Supervision & Quality Control (70%):Conduct daily site visits across the Portland metro area to inspect active underground (directional drilling, micro-trenching) and aerial fiber construction. Manage and supervise third-party prime contractors and sub-contractors, enforcing quality, production rates, and contract compliance. Oversee splicing, node placements, and fiber testing (OTDR/Power Meter) to verify network readiness. Ensure strict compliance with local municipal ROW (Right-of-Way), TxDOT, utility, and environmental regulations. Project Management & Administration (30%):Coordinate with internal engineering, permitting, and sales teams to align build schedules with operational goals. Review and approve contractor redlines, pay applications, change orders, and daily work logs. Resolve field issues, ROW disputes, homeowner association (HOA) inquiries, and municipal permitting roadblocks. Maintain real-time tracking of project milestones, materials, and production metrics within project management systems. Safety & Compliance: Enforce company safety policies, OSHA standards, and proper NESC/traffic control setups across all construction zones. Audit active job sites for PPE, trench safety, aerial safety practices, and locate adherence.

FTTH Experience: Minimum 3+ years of direct Outside Plant (OSP) fiber construction management experience, specifically within Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployments. Safety Certification: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification highly preferred; candidates without certification must be willing to complete OSHA 10 training upon hire. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of aerial line construction, underground directional drilling, trenching, fiber splicing, restoration, and utility locate process (811).Mobility & Field Readiness: Willingness to spend ~70% of working hours traveling between active job sites across the Portland market. Valid Driver’s License: Clear driving record (company vehicle or auto allowance provided per company policy).Strong capability to read and interpret construction prints, GIS mapping, splice matrices, and work orders.

Preferred: 5+ years in OSP telecommunications construction management. Established familiarity with Portland-area municipal permitting, utility coordination, and local ROW requirements.\nCompany DescriptionWAVSYS is a national solutions company offering contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 offices covering USA, Canada, and the UK.

Company Description: WAVSYS is a national solutions company offering contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 offices covering USA, Canada, and the UK.