Manager OSP Design Engineering

Job Summary

The Manager OSP Fiber Engineering leads a team of engineers and vendors in designing, maintaining, and expanding Lightpath’s fiber network. This role drives strategic initiatives, manages complex and ambiguous projects, and fosters innovation and operational excellence across the Fiber Design & Construction organization.

Responsibilities

Network Design & Optimization:

- Design fiber routes for services including Dark Fiber, Ethernet, SD-WAN, WDM, DIA, and FTT.
- Develop creative solutions using Lightpath assets to meet customer-specific routing and diversity needs.
- Research databases and records to support network design and fiber optimization.
- Create and provide output specifying selected fiber path and required splicing work for installations, relocations, and restorations.
- Knowledge of and ability to research and understand jurisdictional requirements related to construction of fiber in public and private easements and right of ways (ROW)

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

- Lead training sessions and mentor team members on industry practices and project execution.
- Provide coaching and support to peers and junior staff.
- Drive best practices and process development/improvements

Data & Systems Management:

- Maintain accurate records in GIS and engineering databases.
- Analyze and organize fiber trace data for service delivery and maintenance.
- Ensure clean and accurate inventory records across all internal tools.

Customer & Vendor Coordination:

- Establish effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure accountability.

Operational Support:

- Provide real-time support for field maintenance and repair.
- Organize work efficiently using time management techniques.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives.

Qualifications

- 7+ years of telecom fiber network experience, preferably within construction or fiber design departments.
- 4-Year Degree in Engineering is a plus.
- Ability to function independently and self-motivate.
- Strong leadership skills including sound hiring practices, mentorship, and coaching techniques.
- Experience managing budgets, developing scopes of work, and contractual documents for vendor outsourcing.
- Strong interpersonal skills for supporting and communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong aptitude for training and mentoring less experienced team members.
- Proficiency using and leveraging GIS-based data management systems.
- Proficiency in Google Earth and managing KMZ files.
- Knowledge and experience in fiber construction practices.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including MS Visio.
- Experience using Salesforce.com platform is a plus.
- Experience using AutoCAD is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with ability to prioritize assignments.