Construction Project Manager – Wireline OSP (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Columbus, OH
Travel: Greater Ohio region (no overnights)
Pay Rate : $50–$60/hour
Overview
We’re seeking a client-facing Construction Project Manager to support fiber long-haul Outside Plant (OSP) construction projects for hyperscaler-related programs and carrier clients. This role is OSP-heavy—long-haul builds, conduit routes, and splicing—and will partner closely with internal teams plus vendor/contractor crews to drive safe, on-time, high-quality delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate project teams within a designated area, including vendors and contractors.
- Define project scope/objectives and build detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, and resource plans.
- Manage tasks to ensure on-time completion; oversee capacity, production, and cycle time expectations.
- Lead internal program/status meetings and implement changes needed to maintain timelines.
- Attend customer meetings, provide comprehensive status reporting, and resolve conflicts/issues.
- Ensure all work is accurately maintained in a project tracking system.
- Develop and improve processes/procedures to streamline workflows and increase quality.
- Identify innovative ways to reduce cycle time and improve execution.
- Retrieve, analyze, transform, and report data to support business intelligence.
- Support budgets and P&L; create a weekly forecast.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of Project Management experience (telecom construction preferred).
- Strong OSP / ISP project management experience, including end-to-end delivery of large telecommunications projects.
- Ability to provide technical and analytical guidance to a project team.
- High accountability in deadline-driven environments; self-motivated and technically savvy.
- Excellent verbal/written communication; strong organization and attention to detail.
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to shifting schedules and priorities.
- Strong customer service orientation; ability to maintain professional tact in fast-paced environments.
- Advanced experience with SQL, MS Excel, Visio, and Google Earth.
- Experience with fiber optic/carrier/collocation products and services (operations, engineering, or implementation).
- Experience with FTTx and/or Small Cell.
- Preferred: Relationship management experience (government/city officials, clients, etc.).
- Preferred: Civil and/or telecommunications construction background.
- Nice to have: SiteTracker or PowerBI.
Education
Bachelor’s degree typically preferred in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Building Science.
