[Hiring] Manager - OSP Construction @TDS

Role Description

The Manager – OSP Construction is responsible for the management of TDS employees and/or consultants who are responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states. The person filling this position is expected to work closely with representatives from field services, associate managers, consultants, Outside Plant engineers and construction contractors for both TDS CLEC/ILEC operations to ensure that the needs of the company are being met.

You will be responsible for the Construction of fiber networks while conforming to existing RUS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards. The Manager – OSP Construction is expected to oversee numerous construction projects, located in multiple locations and states. You will continually monitor costs, TDS Standards and overall job progress to ensure that construction projects are completed on time and within budget.

The individual filling this position is responsible for continually working with various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from being jeopardized by proposed road improvements. You may be required to negotiate with municipalities, other utility companies from a network and a legal perspective for the purchase, lease and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete networks.

This position has the ability to work out of a home office but preference will be given to candidates in the Boise market.

This position can be hired at either a Manager - OSP Construction 5 (2026-29255) or Manager - OSP Construction 6 (2026-29261) level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Different job postings exist for each of these positions. Please reference each job posting for the minimum qualifications required and submit an application for each level that you are both interested in and qualified for.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of TDS employees and/or consultants who are responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states.
• Provide technical support for special request projects such as records verification, major road moves or potential on-net builds.
• Work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the legal department to ensure that the company is not at risk in any asset transfers.
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach Associate Managers – OSP Engineering & Construction and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with National Electrical Code standards, current RUS and TDS OSP standards.
• Manage construction projects by reviewing quality of work, clean up resolution, proper maintenance of project documentation and continual review of project progress.
• Review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy.
• Ensure that the TDS OSP group complies with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and other departments such as Network Planning, Rights-of-Way and Contract Administration.
• Conduct pre-staking, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as required.
• Verify that proper right-of-way, easements and permits are obtained and designs for proper cable sizing and facility routing.
• Schedule and coordinate acceptance testing of new outside plant facilities.
• Periodically review and update audits and facility maps to ensure accuracy.
• Arrange to update records upon the completion of construction projects.
• Verify that all network additions are included on the local “one-call” mapping system.
• Verify that all documentation required to complete projects successfully is complete.
• Provide human resource management and manpower apportionment necessary for completion of network projects.
• Focus on personnel development through performance assessments, coaching, recognition, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) –OR- 4 years of professional work experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in telephony or related fields.
• 5+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent leadership, customer relations and communications skills.
• Thorough understanding of telecommunications industry and principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Office suite as well as GIS and ESRi.
• Advanced working knowledge of RUS construction practices and engineering standards.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups.
• Must be self-motivated and self-reliant.
• May be required to travel regularly on an “as-needed” basis.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)