OSP Engineering Project Lead

Job Title: OSP Engineering Project Lead

Location: Wright City, MO

Start Date: Immediate
 

About Gateway:  

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of OSP Engineering Project Lead. Gateway Fiber is a locally owned and operated internet service provider on a mission to positively impact communities through better internet. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service. 

Gateway’s Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We all share a clear vision of where the company is going and how our contributions positively affect our culture and operational performance. At Gateway, we lookout for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company’s vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway’s beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements:

Gateway Fiber is hiring an OSP Engineering Project Lead. The OSP Engineering Lead will support the Manager of Engineering in overseeing all aspects of Outside Plant (OSP) engineering, including design engineering, field engineering, permit drawings, and construction packages. The role will focus on optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring engineering quality, and driving continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams, in support of our goal of adding 500,000 homes and businesses in the next several years. The OSP Engineering Project Lead is expected to contribute in the following significant ways:

• Assist the Manager of Engineering in managing and overseeing OSP engineering activities, including design, field engineering, permitting, and construction documentation. 

• Collaborate with Engineering leadership to enhance operational models and drive continuous improvements across the department and through cross-functional engagement. 

• Lead and manage multiple engineering programs, aiming to improve overall efficiency and successfully manage risks and dependencies from inception to completion. 

• Review and approve engineering designs, ensuring they meet established standards and requirements for quality. 

• Conduct regular quality reviews of existing engineering standards with the construction team and implement necessary revisions for improvement. 

• Partner with all project stakeholders to ensure that deliverables are completed on time and meet project requirements. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all aspects of OSP engineering, providing guidance and support to the team. 

• Facilitate planning sessions to define, prioritize, and align initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals. 

• Establish project objectives, analyze project proposals, and work with management to set realistic milestones. 

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Ideally experience with Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) design and knowledge of CresentLink software. Projects, capabilities, functional management, this role will affect within a department and with the larger organization.

• Strong background in OSP engineering with experience in design, field operations, and permitting. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple engineering programs and lead cross-departmental initiatives. 

• Experience in conducting design reviews and enforcing engineering standards. 

• Knowledge of industry-standard engineering practices, with a focus on continuous improvement. 

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to set and achieve milestones while managing risks. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders. 

• Experience with FTTH design and CresentLink software is a plus. 

What’s in it for you?

• Seeing your work make a positive difference in the lives of our served communities.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment).

• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections.

• Career development.

• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of the business.