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Get Access To All JobsOSP Fiber Construction Project Manager
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Cincinnati, OH, Columbus, OH, Richfield, OH, Dayton, OH, Florence, KY
Additional Locations: Ohio (Statewide)
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 208700
Position Overview
The OSP Fiber Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the construction and implementation of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery. The Project Manager will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, utility companies, and local authorities to ensure fiber deployment meets technical specifications, safety regulations, and customer requirements. This is a field-based position that requires on job sites, lead crews, and keep fiber construction projects moving. The Project Manager will have supervision of internal employees and external subcontractors. The current project scope is in the state of Ohio and the Project Manager will be expected to travel throughout the state (75%+ travel).
Job Duties
- Involved in developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and scopes of work for OSP fiber deployments.
- Oversee permitting processes, including right-of-way (ROW), easements, and pole attachment agreements.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Supervise field construction activities, including aerial and underground fiber installation, splicing, and testing.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility companies to resolve challenges in the field.
- Conduct site visits to inspect quality and progress, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
- Track materials, equipment, and workforce deployment to optimize efficiency.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular project meetings and provide status updates to leadership and clients.
- Address and resolve project risks, delays, and conflicts proactively.
- Ensure all construction and installation activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, FCC, NESC).
- Ensure the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
- React safely and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Report and respond timely and accurately to the supervisor.
- Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.
- Travel 75% for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
Qualifications
- Required: 5+ years of experience in OSP fiber project management, construction, or telecommunications infrastructure.
- Required: Strong understanding of OSP fiber optic design, permitting, and construction processes.
- Required: Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NESC, NEC, OSHA, DOT, etc.).
- Required: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Required: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Preferred: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and GIS/mapping tools.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%
OSP Fiber Construction Project Manager
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Cincinnati, OH, Columbus, OH, Richfield, OH, Dayton, OH, Florence, KY
Additional Locations: Ohio (Statewide)
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 208700
Position Overview
The OSP Fiber Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the construction and implementation of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery. The Project Manager will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, utility companies, and local authorities to ensure fiber deployment meets technical specifications, safety regulations, and customer requirements. This is a field-based position that requires on job sites, lead crews, and keep fiber construction projects moving. The Project Manager will have supervision of internal employees and external subcontractors. The current project scope is in the state of Ohio and the Project Manager will be expected to travel throughout the state (75%+ travel).
Job Duties
- Involved in developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and scopes of work for OSP fiber deployments.
- Oversee permitting processes, including right-of-way (ROW), easements, and pole attachment agreements.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Supervise field construction activities, including aerial and underground fiber installation, splicing, and testing.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility companies to resolve challenges in the field.
- Conduct site visits to inspect quality and progress, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
- Track materials, equipment, and workforce deployment to optimize efficiency.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular project meetings and provide status updates to leadership and clients.
- Address and resolve project risks, delays, and conflicts proactively.
- Ensure all construction and installation activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, FCC, NESC).
- Ensure the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
- React safely and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Report and respond timely and accurately to the supervisor.
- Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.
- Travel 75% for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
Qualifications
- Required: 5+ years of experience in OSP fiber project management, construction, or telecommunications infrastructure.
- Required: Strong understanding of OSP fiber optic design, permitting, and construction processes.
- Required: Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NESC, NEC, OSHA, DOT, etc.).
- Required: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Required: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Preferred: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and GIS/mapping tools.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
- Group Health Plan.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Project Manager
Verify your credentials match U.S. licensing standards
Many states require project managers to hold a PMP credential or a state-issued contractor license. Pull your O*NET profile for this role and cross-reference required competencies before applying so credential gaps don't stall your petition.
Target employers with documented seasonal construction cycles
H-2B visa approval depends on proving temporary need, so focus on resort developers, ski infrastructure contractors, and coastal construction firms whose project calendars clearly peak in one season annually.
Confirm your offer letter specifies a fixed end date
DOL requires the job be genuinely temporary. Your offer letter must state a specific end date tied to project completion, not open-ended language like 'approximately six months,' which can trigger a denial at the labor certification stage.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-2B sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify construction employers with active H-2B filing history, filtered by project manager roles. This surfaces companies already familiar with the DOL labor certification process, reducing your risk of an employer backing out mid-filing.
Push your employer to file before January for summer start dates
The H-2B cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for October through March and 33,000 for April through September. Summer construction season visas exhaust quickly, so your I-129 petition needs to reach USCIS as early as January to avoid cap cutoffs.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your county and job classification. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Construction Managers in your project's location before finalizing your offer so your agreed salary clears certification without amendment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Project Manager jobs with H-2B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Construction Project Manager roles specifically filtered for H-2B sponsoring employers. Because H-2B requires employers to prove temporary need and clear DOL labor certification, targeting companies with prior H-2B filing experience significantly improves your chances of a completed sponsorship rather than a withdrawn offer.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I should apply for a construction role?
Yes, and timing is critical. USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split evenly between two seasonal halves. Summer construction roles fall under the April-through-September allocation, which fills fast. Employers typically need to file the I-129 petition in January or February to secure a cap-subject slot before the cutoff.
What documentation do I need as a Construction Project Manager seeking H-2B sponsorship?
You'll need proof of your project management credentials, employment records showing relevant construction experience, and any state contractor licenses applicable to your project type. Your employer handles the DOL temporary labor certification and I-129 filing, but delays often occur when workers can't quickly produce certified translations of foreign diplomas or professional references.
Can I move between construction job sites on a single H-2B visa?
Your H-2B visa is tied to the specific employer and worksite listed on the approved petition. If your employer's project shifts to a new location or a separate company takes over, an amended or new petition may be required. Always confirm with your employer before relocating to a different site to avoid working outside your authorized terms.
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