Job Title: OSP Construction Project Manager
Classification: Salary, Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you a results-driven telecom construction leader who thrives on accountability, precision, and getting fiber in the ground? Joink is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to own the end-to-end execution of our fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) builds across our footprint. In this high-impact role, you’ll drive production, and serve as the system owner for Vitruvi—ensuring every project is tracked, documented, and delivered on time. If you’re someone who holds teams to high standards and takes pride in clean handoffs from construction complete to GO-live, we want to hear from you.
REPORTS TO
• VP of Build and Installations
SUPERVISES
• OSP Infrastructure team
• Primary point of accountability for all construction subcontractors
• Cross-functional coordination with Engineering, GIS, Splicing, and Fiber Operations teams
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Manage end-to-end OSP fiber construction projects, including planning, scheduling, field execution, reporting, and closeout.
2. Coordinate and oversee internal infrastructure teams and subcontracted construction crews to ensure all work meets specifications, timelines, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
3. Translate network design deliverables into field-ready construction plans and communicate clear scope expectations to subcontractors.
4. Track daily and weekly production targets; hold subcontractors accountable for footage built, passings delivered, quality, rework, and compliance with standards.
5. Lead weekly production meetings to review progress, identify blockers, and establish forward-looking plans.
6. Serve as the internal system owner for Vitruvi, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent data entry across all projects.
7. Generate and maintain dashboards, reports, and forecasts to support internal planning and executive visibility.
8. Maintain accurate 6-week forward construction projections, including planned footage and passings; submit variance explanations for missed weekly targets by Thursday each week.
9. Support financial forecasting and budget tracking with real-time progress data and change-order inputs.
10. Manage the construction-to-GO-live handoff, tracking cycle times from construction completion to splice completion, and verifying all required documentation, redlines, as-builts, and QC items are submitted and approved.
11. Partner with Engineering, GIS, Splicing, and Fiber Ops teams to maintain project data integrity and workflow continuity across all systems.
12. Visit active job sites as needed to assess field conditions, resolve issues, and verify quality standards are being met.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
• Weekly Footage Target Met (%)
• Weekly Passings Target Met (%)
• Variance Explanation Completed by Thursday (Yes/No)
• % of Jobs With Accurate 6-Week Forward Projection
• Average Days From Construction Complete to Splice Complete
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Deep working knowledge of OSP fiber construction methods, including aerial and buried plant.
• Strong understanding of footage-to-passings conversion, productivity modeling, and production rate forecasting.
• Proficiency with construction and project management software; ability to own and drive adoption of Vitruvi.
• Ability to interpret construction prints, fiber network designs, and redlines.
• Strong communication and accountability skills; demonstrated ability to hold internal teams and subcontractors to production and quality standards.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to produce accurate forecasts and performance dashboards.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 3–7 years of experience in Telecom OSP construction project management.
• Proven track record managing subcontractor field crews in fiber or telecom construction.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to visit job sites as needed.
• Candidates with the following experience will be given priority consideration:
o FTTH builds, aerial/buried fiber construction, and permitting workflows.
o Splicing workflows and construction-to-splice closeout requirements.
o GIS-based design review tools such as Vetro, 3GIS, or OSPInsight.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Full-time, salaried position.
• Mix of office-based work and regular field site visits.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to spend long hours using a computer/keyboard and/or phone. May involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to engage in for this job. These duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO STATEMENT
Joink is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.
