Network Construction Manager

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Zayo Group
RemoteFull-time$68.1k–$105kPosted Aug 3, 2026

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

The Network Construction Manager (OSP CM) is responsible for everything that happens and fails to happen within the pre-construction, construction, and splicing phases of an overall projects relating to installation of Fiber Optic Networks and Fiber to the Tower (FTT). Our OSP CM is responsible for hitting pre-construction and construction due dates, interval, budget, quality, and safety objectives. The overall OSP CM goals are to deliver projects on-time, on-interval, on-budget and in-compliance with all build quality and safety standards. The primary difference between the OSP CM and OSP PM is that the CM spends more of his/her time working the pre-construction and construction phases of a project and less tracking and reporting. The PM spends more time managing the end-to-end project including tracking, reporting, and forecasting. 

Responsibilities

  • Manage the pre-construction and construction phases of the OSP project - deliver on time, on budget, and within quality and safety standards.

  • Resolve OSP roadblocks.

  • Manage third party pre-construction and construction suppliers.

  • Supervise construction crews.

  • Participate in project meetings and effectively support the overall project effort.

  • Manage and meet pre-construction and construction schedules, intervals and due dates.

  • Meet project budgets.

  • Inspect and assure construction work quality and crew safety.

  • Manage, document and record construction field changes.

  • Verify supplier invoices match the work actually performed in the field and ensure that all contractual specifications are met.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • Minimum of seven (7) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience. Must be conversant/have working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols.

  • Must have four (4) years familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.

  • Familiarity with G Suite application, Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Earth and AutoCAD.

  • Must be able to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses.

  • Must be able to understand and read construction documents.

  • Familiar with all facets of OSP management including quoting, construction, and delivery.

  • Proven negotiation skills.

  • Business-minded and able to maintain a commercial focus.

  • Some local travel will be required.

Estimated base salary range: $68,100 - $104,700 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.


Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.


The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.


Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

  • Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave



Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.


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.


As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. Biometric Data will be retained pursuant to CLEAR1’s policies, which can be found here: https://www.clearme.com/clear1-credential-policy-crp. Zayo will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from any applicant's or employee's Biometric Data. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge this disclosure. Prior to any collection of Biometric Data — including through CLEAR — you may be presented with a separate consent form and asked to provide your written authorization in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and other applicable biometric privacy statutes.

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