OSP Engineering Lead, Technical Operations

At gFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

The application window will be open until at least November 15th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description

gFiber's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As an OSP Engineering Lead, you'll drive complex, multi-disciplinary projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers. You like being on-the-ground, executing complex projects with cross-functional team members to build and maintain a robust network serving our current and future customers.

In this role, you'll:

• Provide oversight and lead the team responsible for the outside plant engineering of gFiber's network from preliminary design to construction.
• Manage vendor production of efficient designs for new cities & developments, network relocations, and network upgrades.
• Establish relationships with local municipalities and other third-party stakeholders and serve as a strong advocate & ambassador for gFiber in all third-party interactions.
• Provide engineering vendor selection, engagement, and management to deliver within schedule, budget and scope.
• Support finance metric development, reporting, and dashboard reporting.

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of project management and people management experience, which may be a combination of direct employee management and direct vendor management in the telecommunications field.
• 7 years of program management and OSP engineering experience in the telecommunications industry.
• 7 years of practical experience working with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems.

It's preferred if you have:

• Experience leading teams in operational improvement and process development.

The US base salary for this full-time position is $134,400 - $163,200 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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