Who is EPS?
At EPS, we’ve fostered a value culture of Service, Excellence, and Foresight since we started our business over 36 years ago. We bring these values with us to work every single day by positively impacting our fellow teammates and the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to supporting our employees with a strong family culture and helping our communities thrive by giving back. It’s a commitment rooted deep in our culture with the belief that we can be a catalyst for positive change by serving others.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a full-time OSP Manager to grow and manage EPS’s Outside Plant work and team. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, bidding and securing projects, and overseeing execution in the field.
The OSP Manager works closely with customers, field teams, and subcontractors to ensure work is priced correctly, executed safely, and delivered profitably. This position reports directly to the Telecom Services Division Manager and provides leadership for Outside Plant operations in alignment with EPS goals and priorities.
Major Expectations & Accountabilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of Outside Plant operations.
- Identify, pursue, and secure Outside Plant work through relationship development, opportunity tracking, and competitive bidding.
- Prepare bids, conduct project walk-throughs, review scopes of work, and develop cost estimates for Outside Plant projects.
- Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of all team members assigned within the Outside Plant group.
- Manage and monitor the performance of Outside Plant personnel while supporting accountability and team development.
- Work closely with the Accounting Division to assist with budgeting, job cost tracking, invoicing, and overall financial performance of Outside Plant projects.
- Ensure successful execution of Outside Plant projects, including coordination and management of personnel, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Maintain a positive working environment and employee experience within the Outside Plant team.
- Oversee overall project management of all Outside Plant projects, including scheduling, field crew assignments, and ensuring proper execution of quality and safety standards.
- Ensure coordination between field crews, subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders through established systems and processes.
- Lead Outside Plant business development activities in coordination with EPS leadership and sales efforts.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on Outside Plant projects.
- Track ongoing projects and provide solutions to field personnel when issues or challenges arise.
- Ensure all required project documentation, as-builts, reporting, and closeout materials are properly completed and maintained.
- Prepare and maintain electronic files, correspondence, schedules, and reports necessary for Outside Plant projects.
- Communicate detailed project information to field leads and EPS management to ensure awareness of project status, risks, and customer communications.
- Promote and emulate EPS company philosophy, values, and safety practices to ensure Outside Plant crews maintain operational and safety standards.
- Continuously seek opportunities to analyze and streamline projects, processes, methods, tools, equipment, personnel, and operational practices to improve efficiency and performance.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- Five or more years of experience in Outside Plant construction, operations, or project management.
- Experience estimating and bidding Outside Plant work.
- Strong understanding of aerial and underground construction methods.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
- Understanding of how to create an effective scope of work and follow through to completion.
- Ability to anticipate challenges, adapt to changing conditions, and provide practical, field-driven solutions.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Qualifications Set You Apart
- Experience managing subcontractors and vendors.
- Strong working knowledge of telecom construction standards and safety practices.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Proficiency with project management and business software systems.
Our Total Rewards
Our company offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package:
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Paid Health and Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401k Plan with Company Contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Short-Term And Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits – Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, & Hospital Indemnity
- Safety Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- A Strong Family Culture
Compensation Range for a Technology Systems Division Manager
- This role is considered a full-time and salaried (exempt) position
- The pay-range for this role is an annual salary between $100,000 and $140,000
Physical Requirements/Essential Functions
- Ability to give and receive detailed verbal and written communication.
- Operate motor vehicles and travel to and from work sites, corporate offices, and vendor locations.
- Work in both office and field environments, including active construction sites.
- Ability to walk over uneven terrain and job site conditions.
- Ability to lift and move materials and equipment as required in supervisory capacities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
EPS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to HR@electricalproduction.com. In your email, please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are applying or interested.
Electrical Production Services does not accept recruiting agency solicitations.
EPS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
EPS performs pre-employment drug testing following the acceptance of a job offer in compliance with state and federal regulations based on role.
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