MANAGER, OSP CONSTRUCTION

Lumos is looking for a full-time Manager OSP Construction! If you are a Manager OSP Construction who's excited for a fast-paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we're harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our scope providing leadership to the entire OSPC team. This position provides technical expertise and leadership to all OSPC Supervisors, ensures standardized and improved processes (ongoing) for all of OSPC, and establishes relationships and infrastructure to support new markets. Acts as primary interface with local jurisdictions for franchises, with utilities for pole attachment and conduit agreements, with each state's one-call system, DOH/DOT, Railroad companies, and other utility owners. Manages construction contracts, RFQ's, to ensure best pricing, standards and emergency responsiveness needs are maintained. Primarily the job holder is responsible for daily management of OSP construction, installation and maintenance of the Lumos OSP network (poles, aerial, buried and underground fiber & copper network facilities) within their assigned area.

The Construction Manager serves as a single point of contact for all OSPC work in their area that has been assigned to either company or contract line-crew and splicers. Manager ensures all projects are completed in a safe, accurate, timely and efficient manner. The Construction Manager manages all OSPC CAPEX (up to $15M), and OPEX budgets, (up to $5M), in assigned areas. This position controls the OSP material inventory levels in multiple warehouses to remain in accordance with corporate guidelines and SOX compliance. The job holder of this position is on call 24x7x365 days ready to respond to service outages and is among the first responders for emergency OSP events.

• This position requires a portion time in the field, on construction sites, and candidate must reside within the U.S. State of Illinois, ideally within a four (4) hour commutable distance from the Chicago metro area.

Company Summary

Lumos provides 100% Fiber-Optic Internet access to more than 375,000 homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and has recently announced expansion into Ohio and Kentucky.

We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That's why we're building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for families, businesses, and communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things - the future. Because whatever the future holds, Lumos makes it faster.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can't be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That's why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there's no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We're passionate about our customers' experience. Their futures don't stand still, and neither do ours. We'll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers' evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people's lives.

Essential Functions

• Job coordination and scheduling of new build activity of OSP facilities.
• Provides technical leadership and expertise to OSPC; establishes, standardizes and improves OSPC processes; establishes relationships to launch new markets (ongoing). On behalf of Lumos interfaces directly with municipalities for construction activities, meets with utilities for coordination on large projects
• Scheduling/coordinating maintenance, repair, and upgrade of existing OSP facilities, including rehab work, customer complaints response, OSP generator routines, and emergency call-outs
• Direct support of cable/fiber splicing technicians, linepersons and contract labor forces. Maintain construction fleet of vehicles and tools. Safety monitoring and quality control audit verification.
• CAPEX, OPEX , and Inventory tracking to meet departmental budget parmeters. Manage and ordering of PP equipment and tools. Approving company timesheets in EBS, credit card reciepts, vacation scheduling, contractor labor & material invoices, managing workorder system projects, PR's and PO's, and closing of OSP projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education:




• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent job experience

• Experience:




• Minimum of ten (10) years technical experience working in Engineering, Construction or Operations.
• Previous supervisory experience or proven demonstrated ability to lead technicians and contractors within a telecom maintenance & construction environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA rules; National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements; and Federal, State (DOT/DOH), and local (municipality) regulations.
• Good computer skills working in the Microsoft office suite, EBS, M4/CV fiber mapping, WFM, and ICMS.
• A safe driving record.

• Key Competencies:




• Proven project management skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects in various geographical areas.
• Technical expertise in fiber optic systems and construction methods.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

We have:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays / Personal Days.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life's challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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