Senior Production Manager- OSP

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter outcomes. The Senior Production Manager – OSP, Broadband position is responsible for managing and overseeing Outside Plant fiber engineering and production activities across Broadband projects, ensuring successful project delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and/or budgets all internal activities related to OSP engineering and Broadband production services with a proactive management approach
• Manages assigned client OSP engineering and Broadband production projects from initiation through final delivery
• Collaborates with Project Managers to define project scope, identify out-of-scope activities, establish schedules, and ensure client expectations are met
• Provides leadership and technical oversight for the OSP engineering team, including training, mentoring, workflow management, and professional development
• Serves as the technical subject matter expert for OSP fiber network engineering, design, and construction deliverables
• Oversees the design and engineering of outside plant fiber optic networks for residential, commercial, municipal, and broadband service provider deployments
• Reviews and approves construction drawings, fiber routing plans, splice diagrams, and related engineering documentation
• Ensures service orders are accurately interpreted and translated into engineering and construction deliverables
• Oversees field survey activities and validates existing infrastructure for incorporation into new network designs
• Manages all QA/QC activities for engineering and production deliverables to ensure compliance with company, client, and industry standards
• Identifies and manages project risks, escalates issues appropriately, and recommends solutions to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and quality
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, municipalities, utilities, and external stakeholders as required
• Maintains engineering records, project documentation, and design standards in accordance with company and client requirements
• Develops, implements, and continually improves production workflows, design standards, best practices, and quality management procedures
• Collaborates with Sales, IT, Finance, and Operations teams to support reporting, resource planning, pricing, and business growth initiatives
• Provides timelines, forecasts, resource planning, and workload management across multiple projects and clients
• Executes advanced engineering and production assignments requiring extensive technical expertise and independent decision-making

Requirements:

• 8+ years of fiber optic outside plant engineering and production management experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering and/or production teams
• Strong background in OSP fiber network engineering, design, construction methods, and deployment practices
• Experience managing complex, multi-project workloads in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong understanding of fiber optic technologies and applicable industry standards, including RUS, BICSI, and NESC
• Experience processing service orders and generating engineering packages for construction
• Familiarity with GIS platforms, CAD applications, and fiber management systems
• Demonstrated success implementing project scheduling, production management, and quality assurance processes
• Strong understanding of customer, utility, municipal, and jurisdictional requirements affecting OSP deliverables
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Engineering Technology, or a related discipline with equivalent industry experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, GIS, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Land Use, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or a related field preferred