Senior Production Manager – OSP

Consertus

Senior Production Manager leading fiber engineering projects for Broadband at Consertus. Managing OSP activities, ensuring quality delivery, and leading a skilled engineering team.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in OSP Fiber Network Engineering, Design, and Construction, with a strong focus on project management, quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams while managing complex, multi-project workloads in a fast-paced environment.

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OSP Fiber Network EngineeringProject ManagementQuality Assurance ProcessesLeadership ExperienceFiber Optic Technologies

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Hard Skills

Fiber Optic Outside Plant EngineeringConstruction MethodsDesign StandardsService Order ProcessingProject SchedulingProduction ManagementQuality Management ProceduresRisk ManagementTechnical OversightWorkflow Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

GIS PlatformsCAD ApplicationsFiber Management Systems

Industry Keywords

RUSBICSINESCBroadband Production ServicesClient ExpectationsMunicipal RequirementsUtility RequirementsEngineering DocumentationField Survey ActivitiesCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, directs, coordinates, and/or budgets all internal activities related to OSP engineering and Broadband production services with a proactive management approach
Manages assigned client OSP engineering and Broadband production projects from initiation through final delivery
Collaborates with Project Managers to define project scope, identify out-of-scope activities, establish schedules, and ensure client expectations are met
Provides leadership and technical oversight for the OSP engineering team, including training, mentoring, workflow management, and professional development
Serves as the technical subject matter expert for OSP fiber network engineering, design, and construction deliverables
Oversees the design and engineering of outside plant fiber optic networks for residential, commercial, municipal, and broadband service provider deployments
Reviews and approves construction drawings, fiber routing plans, splice diagrams, and related engineering documentation
Ensures service orders are accurately interpreted and translated into engineering and construction deliverables
Oversees field survey activities and validates existing infrastructure for incorporation into new network designs
Manages all QA/QC activities for engineering and production deliverables to ensure compliance with company, client, and industry standards
Identifies and manages project risks, escalates issues appropriately, and recommends solutions to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and quality
Coordinates with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, municipalities, utilities, and external stakeholders as required
Maintains engineering records, project documentation, and design standards in accordance with company and client requirements
Develops, implements, and continually improves production workflows, design standards, best practices, and quality management procedures
Collaborates with Sales, IT, Finance, and Operations teams to support reporting, resource planning, pricing, and business growth initiatives
Provides timelines, forecasts, resource planning, and workload management across multiple projects and clients
Executes advanced engineering and production assignments requiring extensive technical expertise and independent decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of fiber optic outside plant engineering and production management experience
5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering and/or production teams
Strong background in OSP fiber network engineering, design, construction methods, and deployment practices
Experience managing complex, multi-project workloads in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong understanding of fiber optic technologies and applicable industry standards, including RUS, BICSI, and NESC
Experience processing service orders and generating engineering packages for construction
Familiarity with GIS platforms, CAD applications, and fiber management systems
Demonstrated success implementing project scheduling, production management, and quality assurance processes
Strong understanding of customer, utility, municipal, and jurisdictional requirements affecting OSP deliverables
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, GIS, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Land Use, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; or Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Engineering Technology, or a related discipline with equivalent industry experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid life and disability insurance
Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
401(k) with day-one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match
Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development