OSP Engineering Project Manager

Department:

Operations

Location:

United States

Description

At

Utilities One

, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across

telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center

sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer

specialized consulting services

that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We're seeking a skilled

OSP Engineering Project Manager

who will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of telecom fiber design initiatives. This role is central to ensuring high-quality, permit-ready deliverables are completed on time, aligned with client expectations, and compliant with internal QA/QC standards.

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

- A minimum of 5 years' 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior work on federally funded broadband programs (e.g., BEAD, RDOF);

- Understanding of fielding practices, PLA/MRE coordination, and joint-use design;

- Experience leading offshore or outsourced engineering teams;

- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and identify design discrepancies;

- PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification (a plus, not required);

- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (a plus, not required).

Benefits

- Competitive weekly pay and compensation package;

- Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);

- Whole Life Insurance;

- 401k Plan;

- PTO/Paid Holidays;

- Professional growth opportunities within an expanding global engineering organization.