The Role
Manages complex outside plant fiber-to-the-home design projects across multiple markets. Oversees design schedules, budgets, progress, client communications, stakeholder meetings, risks, field coordination, permitting, and final as-built plans. Leads OSP engineers and CAD/GIS technicians while ensuring designs meet project standards and delivery timelines.
Summary Generated by Built In
JSI invites you to join our team as an Outside Plant (OSP) Project Manager on our Fiber Design & Implementation Team in our Wills Point, TX office, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.
Position Overview:
The OSP Project Manager is responsible for executing assigned OSP fiber network design projects across multiple markets. As the design lead, you will direct OSP Engineers and CAD/GIS technicians to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required project standards. This design team will work on FTTH projects, completing detailed high-level and low-level designs, field verification/staking, submitting jurisdiction for ROW permits, and incorporating field construction redlines into final as-built plans. The OSP Design Manager provides the required status updates to the Project Manager and ensures each design phase of work is delivered according to the project schedule. This role requires an individual with strong leadership, facilitation, management, and client relationship skills. This position will be a partner across the JSI organization and the client’s organization to plan and execute project delivery.
The OSP Project Manager is responsible for executing assigned OSP fiber network design projects across multiple markets. As the design lead, you will direct OSP Engineers and CAD/GIS technicians to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required project standards. This design team will work on FTTH projects, completing detailed high-level and low-level designs, field verification/staking, submitting jurisdiction for ROW permits, and incorporating field construction redlines into final as-built plans. The OSP Design Manager provides the required status updates to the Project Manager and ensures each design phase of work is delivered according to the project schedule. This role requires an individual with strong leadership, facilitation, management, and client relationship skills. This position will be a partner across the JSI organization and the client’s organization to plan and execute project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and drive the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH design project.
- Monitor design progress, oversee design scheduling, and track design status to schedule.
- Will interface with the client’s design team. Build strong working relationships by providing regular status updates and facilitating design alignment meetings.
- Coordinate closely with the field construction team to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
- Attend regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress and manage risks.
- This position is integral to our vision, strategy, and overall growth plans and requires strong leadership, people skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of experience successfully managing complex OSP FTTH design projects.
- Working knowledge of RUS specifications and units.
- .A high degree of professionalism and integrity, strong sense of urgency, and ability to multitask and reprioritize.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as listening and interpretation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
- Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, and other GIS platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or professional engineer certification is preferred but not required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Generous PTO and travel support.
- Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.
About
To learn more about JSI, visit us at jsitel.com.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years managing complex OSP FTTH design projects
- Working knowledge of RUS specifications and units
- Professionalism, integrity, urgency, multitasking, and reprioritization abilities
- Strong written and oral communication, listening, and interpretation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Teams
- Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, and other GIS platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or professional engineer certification
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The Company
What We Do
JSI is a full-service consulting firm that provides financial, engineering, management, regulatory, and strategic guidance to independent communications and broadband providers. With over 60 years of experience, the company helps clients modernize networks, secure funding, and achieve sustainable growth. JSI operates as a unified partner, offering end-to-end solutions that empower rural and regional providers to expand their reach and compete effectively in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
