Senior OSP Project Manager at John Staurulakis (jsitel.com)
John Staurulakis (jsitel.com) · Charlotte, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Charlotte
JSI invites you to join our team as a Senior OSP Project Manager on our Engineering and Design Team in Charlotte, NC 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.
About the Company
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 1000 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets like Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
Position Overview:
The Senior OSP Project Manager is responsible for successfully executing assigned OSP fiber network design and implementation projects across multiple markets, which will build our nation’s infrastructure by delivering the transformative power of gigabit fiber access to rural communities.
This position also directs our OSP Residents & Inspectors, who oversee the construction teams, to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required standard. The OSP Manager provides updates to the entire team to strategically manage risk, monitor finances, provide the required status updates to the customer, and ensure each phase of work is delivered based on the schedule.
This position also directs our OSP Residents & Inspectors, who oversee the construction teams, to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required standard. The OSP Manager provides updates to the entire team to strategically manage risk, monitor finances, provide the required status updates to the customer, and ensure each phase of work is delivered based on the schedule.
This role requires an individual with strong leadership, facilitation, management, and client relationship skills. This position will partner across the JSI organization, construction vendors, and the client’s organization to plan and execute project delivery.
If you have a track record of successfully managing complex OSP FTTH, FTTX, or other construction projects, as well as strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and facilitation skills, then this role is for you!
If you have a track record of successfully managing complex OSP FTTH, FTTX, or other construction projects, as well as strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and facilitation skills, then this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees and drives the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH project.
- Monitors construction progress, oversees scheduling and tracks budget to spending status.
- Functions as the primary interface for the client. Builds strong working relationships by providing regular status updates, facilitating alignment meetings, and leading escalation discussions.
- Coordinates closely with the Engineers and OSP Designers to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
- Manages a dynamic and complex supply chain inventory of materials and logistics.
- Builds strong working relationships with construction vendors to ensure high-quality, on-schedule, and within-budget construction.
- Manages regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, construction vendors, and project managers to report on progress and manage risks.
- Ensures the detailed project plan is followed and drives the entire team to work together to achieve results.
- Works comfortably within challenging environments requiring regular multi-tasking and reprioritization.
- This position is integral to our vision, strategy, and overall growth plans and requires strong leadership, people skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- The position is based in Charlotte, NC.
- Approximately 50% of this role will involve traveling to construction sites in the southeast US.
Requirements & Essential Knowledge/Skills
- 10+ years of experience managing OSP FTTH and/or copper construction projects is desired.
- Experience creating high/low-level OSP designs and reading and interpreting fiber traces is a plus.
- Experience in a customer-facing project management role is desired.
- Prior experience as an OSP Resident, OSP Construction Manager, or similar role is preferred.
- Experience with personnel management is preferred.
- Comfort in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities.
- A keen sense of urgency.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as listening and interpretation skills.
- A high degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
- HS Diploma or GED required.
Benefits
At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career on every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with the following:
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
- Educational opportunities.
- Work-life balance.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
