Job Description

We are seeking an experienced OSP Manager to lead large-scale Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications projects from initial bid through final construction and closeout.
This individual will have full ownership of assigned projects, managing the complete lifecycle including estimating, bid review, design coordination, permitting, utility coordination, construction execution, subcontractor management, financial performance, quality, client communication, and project closeout.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of fiber infrastructure and outside plant construction and is comfortable managing multiple projects, crews, subcontractors, municipalities, and customer requirements simultaneously. This role requires someone who can see the entire project, anticipate issues before they affect the schedule, and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-ConstructionManage OSP/FTTH projects beginning at the bid and pre-construction stageReview RFPs, scopes of work, drawings, specifications, unit pricing, and customer requirementsAssist with estimating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overall project requirementsIdentify constructability concerns, permitting requirements, schedule risks, and potential cost impacts prior to mobilizationDevelop project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and construction strategies.
OSP Design & Engineering CoordinationManage the transition from preliminary design through construction-ready drawingsCoordinate with internal and external engineering/design teamsReview fiber routes, splice plans, utility conflicts, easement requirements,



and construction methodsEnsure designs are practical and constructible based on field conditionsManage design changes and field modifications throughout constructionCoordinate permitting and approvals with municipalities, utilities, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
Construction ManagementLead day-to-day execution of FTTH and OSP construction projectsManage underground and aerial fiber construction activities, including:Directional drilling and boringTrenching and excavationConduit and duct installationHandholes, vaults, and pedestalsFiber pulling and placementAerial strand and fiber installationFiber splicing and testingMake-ready activitiesSite and roadway restorationCoordinate internal crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and engineering resourcesTrack production against schedule and established project milestonesResolve field issues involving utilities, municipalities, property owners, design conflicts, and construction conditionsEnsure work is completed safely and meets customer specifications and applicable construction standardsProject & Financial ManagementMaintain ownership of project budgets, production, forecasting, and profitabilityMonitor labor, subcontractor, equipment,



and material costsTrack completed quantities and ensure accurate production reporting and billingReview subcontractor invoices and validate completed workManage change orders and additional work outside the original project scopeIdentify potential schedule or financial risks and develop corrective action plansProvide regular project updates to customer and company leadershipClient ManagementServe as a primary point of contact for telecommunications customers throughout the project lifecycleLead project kickoff meetings, construction meetings, and progress reviewsCommunicate schedule, production, design changes, permitting issues, and project risksMaintain strong relationships with customer construction, engineering, and project management teamsEnsure contractual commitments and customer expectations are met.
Quality & Project CloseoutEnsure construction meets customer, engineering, safety, and quality requirementsCoordinate inspections and correction of deficiencies or punch-list itemsEnsure fiber testing, splicing documentation, redlines, and required construction records are completedManage development and submission of as-built drawingsEnsure all production quantities and billing documentation are reconciledComplete final customer turnover and closeout packagesDrive projects through final acceptance and financial closeout.

Skills and Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in OSP, fiber construction, telecommunications construction, or FTTH deployment.
- Previous experience managing OSP projects from pre-construction through final closeout strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of underground and aerial telecommunications construction.
- Experience managing multiple field crews and subcontractors.
- Understanding of fiber design, construction drawings, splice plans, as-builts, and construction documentation.
- Familiarity with permitting, utility coordination, locates, right-of-way requirements, and municipal construction requirements.
- Solid understanding of project budgets, unit-based pro

📌 OSP Manager (Vaughan)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Vaughan