Outside Plant (OSP) Project Manager

Powerhouse Communications, LLC is currently seeking experienced and talented OSP (Outside plant) Project Managers to join our team. We’re a veteran owned and operated company and are focused on growing our organization!

*We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance enrollment*

*Project Bonus Program* Earn additional bonuses on your projects based on profitability!

Responsibilities:

Project manager (PM) will own the project from start to finish and will be responsible for meeting project timeline goals.

• The PM will manage the aerial, underground, and splicing crews on a project to make sure all aspects are handled according to our standards.
• The PM will use our software programs to manage prints, daily reports, and close out procedures for jobs.
• The PM will have the knowledge and experience to answer questions and provide guidance to the crews beneath them.
• The PM will conduct on-site job training and safety training to help build a strong work force.
• The PM will coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to facilitate project completion.
• The PM will be the face of the company when interacting with customers and will always strive for excellent service.
• The PM will exude the Powerhouse Culture which is based on honesty and integrity. This person will have a strong presence among their crew members and should lead everyone to excellence.

The OSP PM should have working knowledge of all linemen and underground responsibilities including:

• Ability to safely operate a bucket truck, placing and removing poles, climb poles as needed, and utilize standard tools of the trade.
• Hang fiber optic cable and strand, coax, copper cables on poles.
• Pull fiber/coax through existing duct package, pull cable through conduit either manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and activate underground and aerial lines.
• Set up traffic control signs and cones and direct traffic as needed.
• Close a project by completing daily production sheets, verifying proper levels after activation, and adjust and troubleshoot as necessary
• Flexibility to work across all divisions (underground, fiber, coax)
• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

*Most projects will require out-of-town/overnight travel. Ability to travel is necessary for this position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in aerial & underground coax and fiber construction is required
• Class A or B commercial driver’s license preferred but not required
• Proficient in new build, splicing, fiber installation, and pole transfers
• Knowledge in building strand, lashing/over lashing, pole transfers, vertical grounds, and building and repairing aerial telecommunication transmission lines.
• Ability to lift or pull up to 75 pounds

Powerhouse Communications LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.