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Manager - OSP Engineering

High Point, North Carolina

Lumos is looking for a full-time Manager – OSP Engineering! If you have a passion for innovation in telecommunications, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects to completion, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver high-speed connectivity to communities across North Carolina.

As a Manager – OSP Engineering, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of the Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering program for both existing and new facilities within our North Carolina market. This role is pivotal in driving the successful planning, design, and implementation of our fiber optic network infrastructure.

The Manager leverages technical expertise and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to effectively navigate project plans and overcome roadblocks. This role requires close collaboration with utility partners, permitting authorities, and community leaders, while ensuring clear and timely communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders regarding project progress.

Why Lumos:

Lumos is transforming the future of connectivity by building one of the nation's fastest-growing 100% Fiber Optic networks. Through T-Fiber, our joint venture with T-Mobile, we're working toward a shared goal of connecting 12 to 15 million homes by 2030 while expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet in the communities we serve.

Here, you'll find more than a job, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, take ownership of your work, and help shape how we grow. We move quickly, collaborate across teams, and believe the best ideas come from people who are curious, solutions-oriented, and ready to build what's next.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee and prioritize multi-million dollar OSP budgets for both capital and operating expenditures, ensuring financial efficiency and project accountability.
  • Review, approve, and coordinate complex project schedules involving internal teams, contractors, customers, and utilities, driving projects from concept through completion.
  • Provide strategic direction to company employees and contracted resources, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective project execution.
  • Manage teams responsible for critical infrastructure work, including railroad crossings, right-of-way (ROW) easements, and pole/conduit management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
  • Act as the primary liaison with government agencies, industry organizations, utilities, and telecommunications firms, fostering strong relationships to support project success.
  • Lead the planning and engineering of all ILEC/CLEC and network OSP facilities, including aerial, buried, and underground fiber optic networks.
  • Participate in the creation and execution of strategic programs aimed at improving capital efficiency, reducing installation timelines, and optimizing overall project outcomes.
  • Ensure all OSP engineering activities meet company objectives and adhere to regulatory requirements, balancing technical and operational priorities.

What You'll Bring:

  • Experience with FTTH OSP (Outside Plant) infrastructure, including planning, design, and integration with fiber networks, is highly preferred.
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
  • Strong experience influencing & directing the work of others.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills: capable of respectfully engaging with direct reports, multiple internal teams, external contractors, and a wide variety of community stakeholders.
  • Solid experience with computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets or similar as well MS Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word; Visio and PPT helpful.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

  • 5+ years of experience in Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications, with a focus on OSP construction and engineering.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing OSP engineering teams.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Proven expertise in OSP engineering and project management, with a strong understanding of industry best practices.
  • Strong financial acumen, including the ability to effectively manage substantial budgets.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated focus on team development and collaborative problem-solving.
  • In-depth knowledge of fiber optic network design, including aerial, buried, and underground systems.
  • Active, fully unencumbered driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently operates computer, keyboard, and related peripherals.
  • Frequent travel to construction sites – standing, walking & safely navigating in all weather.
  • Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension and reasoning.

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 & Paid Holidays.
  • 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.

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Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.

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