Project Manager, OSP Engineering
Utilities One
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Nashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Join the fast-growing Engineering Division to support delivery of fiber network design projects nationwide
- Full-time, office-based role in Nashville, Tennessee office
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of telecom fiber design initiatives
- Ensure permit-ready deliverables are completed on schedule, aligned with client expectations, and compliant with internal QA/QC standards
- Manage end-to-end delivery of OSP fiber engineering projects (FTTH, backbone, smart grid, etc.) from NTP through permitting and design closeout
- Oversee project schedules and milestones to ensure timely submissions, design reviews, and client deliverables
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including GIS, fielding, permitting, and QA to ensure smooth design handoffs
- Supervise internal and offshore engineering teams, assigning and tracking design tasks to maintain delivery timelines
- Interface with clients for project updates, change order discussions, and design clarifications
- Monitor permitting requirements and dependencies to keep submissions on track
- Review high-level and low-level designs for scope accuracy and progress tracking
- Support internal quality assurance processes and documentation for audits and client standards
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in OSP fiber engineering project management
- In-depth understanding of the engineering lifecycle from NTP to permit-ready packages
- Ability to manage multiple design projects across diverse geographies
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as Smartsheet, Google Earth, Excel, and KMZ files
- Strong skills in communication, organization, and interdepartmental coordination
- Experience with permitting workflows and QA/QC documentation processes
- Prior work on federally funded broadband programs (e.g., BEAD, RDOF) (preferred)
- Understanding of fielding practices, PLA/MRE coordination, and joint-use design (preferred)
- Experience leading offshore or outsourced engineering teams (preferred)
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and identify design discrepancies (preferred)
- PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification (a plus)
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (a plus)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with weekly pay
- Full-time, office-based position with excellent working conditions
- A modern, well-equipped office designed to support focus, collaboration, and productivity
- Friendly and professional colleagues who value teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support
- Opportunity to contribute to major national telecom initiatives
- Defined career paths in Project/Program Management, Engineering Oversight, and Technical Leadership
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
OSP fiber engineeringfiber network designengineering lifecyclepermitting workflowsQA/QC documentationdesign reviewsengineering drawingsproject management
Soft skills
communicationorganizationinterdepartmental coordination
Certifications
PMPPgMPAgileProfessional Engineer (PE) license