OSP Permit Manager - Internet Service Provider

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Join a fast-growing fiber and broadband provider focused on delivering reliable high-speed internet to underserved and rural communities.The organization has worked to bridge the digital divide by providing fiber, broadband, and digital communication services that support both homes and businesses. 

This opportunity is for a Manager of Fiber Design to provide leadership across fiber network design, deployment, and optimization. The role oversees route planning, permitting, construction, vendor management, and regulatory compliance while leading teams and collaborating across multiple functions to support network expansion.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct fiber network design and optimization, including project discovery, adherence to design standards, GIS, permitting, progress reporting, final build documentation and cost control via 3rd party design firms or internal resources. 
• Take ownership of investor and stakeholder communications related to engineering and construction progress.
• Develop and execute design strategies aligned with business expansion, network deployment goals, and scalability requirements.
• Oversee GIS, CAD/AutoCAD, and asset management systems to ensure accurate records, documentation, and inventory.
• Optimize designs for constructability, cost efficiency, long-term maintainability, and compliance with ROW, easements, and regulatory standards.
• Audit projects for compliance standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, customers, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams of engineers, designers, and field staff; drive best practices and continuous improvement.
• Support M&A initiatives, network expansions, and integration planning as needed.
• Drive innovation in design processes using automation, advanced engineering tools, and data-driven reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership in Operations, Construction, Finance, and Executive Management to align technical execution with strategic objectives.
• Represent the company in meetings with government entities, community stakeholders, and industry partners.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, GIS, or related field; Master’s or PE license preferred.
• 5-7+ years of fiber network engineering experience, telecommunications, broadband, or utility network engineering. 
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Experience with network planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and project management for multi-site deployments.
• Strong knowledge of fiber network construction practices, splicing, and field operations.
• Proficiency in GIS platforms, CAD/AutoCAD, Google Earth/KMZ files, asset management systems, and project management tools (Excel, Power BI, Salesforce, MS Visio).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and time management.
• Proven experience in budgeting, scope development, and vendor contract management.
• Willingness to travel to multiple markets as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• May be required to operate general office equipment including but not limited to copiers, printers. 
• While in field duties may include walking for extended periods on site, and operating a transport vehicle for extended periods. 

Location & Working Pattern:

• Mission, KS (Hybrid)

Benefits: 

• Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training

Salary:

• Competitive Pay