Hybrid Senior OSP Manager

at JSI

• Job title: Senior OSP Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kansas City, United States

About the role

• Senior OSP Manager overseeing turnkey fiber design projects at JSI Consulting, a leading broadband solutions firm. Collaborating with clients and vendors to ensure project success in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH project.
• Coordinate closely with the Engineer to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
• Works with the project specialists on all PM tracking documentation and financial spreadsheets or operational documents to ensure accurate and timely tracking of each project to RUS and customer expectations.
• Works with OSP Residents and Inspectors to ensure all work complies with construction plans. Monitors construction progress, oversees scheduling, and tracks budget to spending status. Function as the primary interface for the client. Build strong working relationships by providing regular status updates, facilitating alignment meetings, and leading project escalation discussions.
• Manage a dynamic and complex supply chain inventory of materials and logistics.
• Build strong working relationships with construction vendors to ensure high-quality, on-schedule, and within-budget construction.
• Provides weekly/monthly updates to the entire team (including the customer) to strategically manage risk, monitor finances, provide the required status updates to the customer, and ensure each phase of work is delivered based on the schedule.
• Ensure the detailed project plan is followed and drive the entire team to work together to achieve results.
• Comfortable in challenging environments, regular multi-tasking, and reprioritization.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or a related engineering field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, construction, and/or management of OSP fiber and/or copper projects is desired.
• Experience in creating high-level OSP designs with AutoCAD, Google Earth, or GIS platforms is required.
• Prior experience as an OSP Resident, OSP Engineer, or similar role is preferred.
• Traveling to construction sites is a requirement of the role and may be required for extended periods of time.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities.
• A keen sense of urgency.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as listening and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• This position is integral to our vision, strategy, and overall growth plans and requires strong leadership, people skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.