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Director OSP Construction

Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
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Job Detail

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    Location Ohio, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Director of OSP Construction at Lightpath Fiber is responsible for leading all aspects of outside plant construction operations, including underground and aerial fiber optic infrastructure deployment. This leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on field support to ensure quality, safety, and budget management across multiple markets.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all OSP construction operations across assigned markets.
  • Manage underground, aerial, and directional boring construction programs from kickoff through completion.
  • Develop and execute construction strategies to meet aggressive project schedules and customer commitments.
  • Direct internal teams, inspectors, project managers, and contractors for productivity, quality, and safety.
  • Conduct regular field visits to inspect workmanship and support construction teams.
  • Review and manage project budgets, production goals, and contractor billing.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering designs, permits, utility requirements, and municipal regulations.
  • Oversee quality assurance for conduit installation, fiber placement, and splicing readiness.
  • Drive accountability across vendors and subcontractors for performance and schedule adherence.
  • Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, and internal stakeholders to resolve escalated issues.
  • Monitor production reporting and implement recovery plans as necessary.
  • Lead damage prevention efforts and ensure proper reporting of incidents.
  • Mentor and develop construction managers and support staff.

Required skills

  • 10+ years of OSP construction experience in telecom or utility infrastructure
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing OSP construction teams
  • Strong hands-on experience with underground conduit systems and aerial fiber deployment
  • Proven experience building and scaling large fiber networks
  • Deep understanding of construction permitting and municipal coordination
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices
  • Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and GIS mapping

What the company offers

Not specified in the original listing.

Skills Required

Company Overview

Ohio, United States of America

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. The all-fiber network supports miss... Read More

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