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Construction Project Manager – Wireline OSP (Columbus)

Swoon, Columbus, OH, United States


Construction Project Manager – Wireline OSP (Contract-to-Hire)
Location:

Columbus, OH
Travel:

Greater Ohio region (no overnights)
Pay Rate :

$50–$60/hour

Overview
We’re seeking a client-facing

Construction Project Manager

to support

fiber long-haul Outside Plant (OSP) construction projects

for hyperscaler-related programs and carrier clients. This role is OSP-heavy— long-haul builds, conduit routes, and splicing —and will partner closely with internal teams plus vendor/contractor crews to drive safe, on-time, high-quality delivery.

What You’ll Do
Lead and coordinate project teams within a designated area, including vendors and contractors.
Define project scope/objectives and build detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, and resource plans.
Manage tasks to ensure on-time completion; oversee

capacity, production, and cycle time

expectations.
Lead internal program/status meetings and implement changes needed to maintain timelines.
Attend customer meetings, provide comprehensive status reporting, and resolve conflicts/issues.
Ensure all work is accurately maintained in a project tracking system.
Develop and improve processes/procedures to streamline workflows and increase quality.
Identify innovative ways to reduce cycle time and improve execution.
Retrieve, analyze, transform, and report data to support business intelligence.
Support

budgets and P&L ; create a

weekly forecast .

Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of Project Management experience (telecom construction preferred).
Strong

OSP / ISP project management

experience, including end-to-end delivery of large telecommunications projects.
Ability to provide technical and analytical guidance to a project team.
High accountability in deadline-driven environments; self-motivated and technically savvy.
Excellent verbal/written communication; strong organization and attention to detail.
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to shifting schedules and priorities.
Strong customer service orientation; ability to maintain professional tact in fast-paced environments.
Advanced experience with

SQL, MS Excel, Visio, and Google Earth .
Experience with fiber optic/carrier/collocation products and services (operations, engineering, or implementation).
Experience with

FTTx and/or Small Cell .
Preferred: Relationship management experience (government/city officials, clients, etc.).
Preferred: Civil and/or telecommunications construction background.
Nice to have:

SiteTracker or PowerBI .

Education
Bachelor’s degree typically preferred in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Building Science.