Race Communications

California fiber internet and telecom provider

OSP Project Manager

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFarmersville, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Eligibility for U.S. employment without sponsorship is required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
A valid driver's license is required, subject to successful verification through a Department of Motor Vehicles check.
At least three years of experience as an OSP Project Manager or in an equivalent position is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of General Order 95 rules and their application in outside plant construction and maintenance projects is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and teleconferencing applications is required.
Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software is required.
Ability to travel to multiple work sites and work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off hours as needed is required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, is required for job performance and workplace communication.
Ability to maintain a clean driving record under the current fleet insurance underwriter's requirements is required.
Ability to observe hazards, report concerns or accidents, and participate in investigations as needed is required.
Ability to complete and sign off required pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of shifts and complete safety-related paperwork is required.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices is required.
Ability to follow regulations, procedures, and company policies to maintain a secure work environment and uphold safety standards is required.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple large-scale fiber optic construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables meet quality and precision standards.
Direct and coordinate OSP support teams, contractors, and vendors to achieve project goals.
Organize and lead recurring project meetings to align cross-functional teams, track progress, address challenges, and maintain focus on objectives.
Conduct final inspections and punch walks, create detailed punch lists, and oversee completion of close-out packages.
Ensure fiber project milestones and deliverables are completed on time and within established schedules and budgets.
Oversee project work to ensure adherence to program timelines, budget constraints, and record-keeping requirements.
Collaborate with OSP staff to develop and manage purchase orders, audit invoices, and maintain accurate final as-built documentation.
Manage daily interactions with construction vendors to support construction, maintenance, and repair of OSP infrastructure in alignment with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Attend and contribute to customer meetings, including in-person engagements and travel to client sites and construction locations, to meet client expectations and requirements.
Maintain vehicle and equipment through pre-operation and post-operation checks.
Travel by vehicle to visit various locations, spending time indoors and outdoors at businesses and residences depending on the job.
Work overtime, after hours, weekends, emergencies, or on-call as needed to ensure work is completed.

Desired Qualifications

Work experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred.
A Class A or Class B commercial driver's license is preferred but not required.

OSP Project Manager - Farmersville, CA

Race Communications · Farmersville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-28

Salary: USD 75,000–85,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction & OSP

Description

Location: Onsite: Farmersville, CA.

Location Status: Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Occasional travel to and work from other Race offices or other off-site locations will be required.

100% Company-Paid Medical and Dental Benefits

Free Fiber Internet Service

Comp: $75,000 to $85,000 USD per year

Who We Are:

We're more than a fiber internet provider, we're your neighbors, committed to connecting California communities since 1994. At Race, relationships matter as much as speed. We combine cutting-edge technology with a genuine, people-first approach that makes every interaction feel personal. Our team operates like family: collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to making a real difference. When you join Race, you're not just accepting a job, you're becoming part of a team that values integrity, celebrates wins together and believes that meaningful work happens when great people connect with great purpose.

Position Impact:

The OSP Project Manager oversees and coordinates the planning, execution, and completion of outside plant (OSP) projects, working closely with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing multiple large-scale fiber optic construction projects, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. The OSP Project Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Race Communications’ mission to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet services to underserved rural and urban communities.

Qualifications and Experience:

Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
Minimum of 18 years of age
High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent required• A valid driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
A valid driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
3+ of experience as an OSP Project Manager, or in an equivalent position
is required
Work experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of G.O.95 (General Order 95) rules and their application in outside plant (OSP) construction and maintenance projects
Class A or B commercial driver’s license preferred but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Google Earth (KMZs), AutoCad, Excel
Ability to travel to multiple work sites, work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off hours as needed
The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication

Skills:

Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Manager:

Manages multiple large-scale fiber optic construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all deliverables are met with high quality and precision
Directs and coordinates the efforts of OSP support teams, contractors, and vendors, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals
Organizes and leads recurring project meetings to align cross-functional teams, track progress, address challenges, and maintain a clear focus on objectives
Conducts final inspections and punch walks to ensure project standards are met, creating detailed punch lists and overseeing the completion of close-out packages
Ensures that all fiber project milestones and deliverables are completed on time, adhering to established schedules and budgets
Directly supervises projects to ensure adherence to program timelines, budget constraints, and record-keeping requirements

Documentation and Reporting:

Collaborate with OSP staff to develop and manage purchase orders, audit invoices, and maintain accurate final-as-built documentation for projects
Manages daily interactions with construction vendors to streamline the construction, maintenance, and repair of OSP infrastructure, ensuring all activities align with project objectives and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Communication:

Serves as the primary interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and internal teams to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle
Attends and contributes to customer meetings, which may require in-person engagement and travel to client sites and construction locations, ensuring all client expectations and requirements are met

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel:

Maintains vehicle/equipment pre-op/post-op to be prepared to perform required duties
Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors, including businesses and/or residents depending on the nature of the job
May be required to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as needed to ensure work is completed

Safety Awareness and Compliance:

Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed
Understands, completes, and signs off all pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safety-related paperwork
Understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, fumes, odors, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
Upholds a secure work environment by adhering to regulations, procedures, and company policies, ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained

Benefits

Why Join Our Team:

Join a tight-knit crew—no faceless corporation vibes here
Growth potential: promotions and new challenges are part of our DNA
Competitive base salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package: 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance (starting the 1st of the month following your start date), PTO (vacation, sick), 11 paid holidays, paid birthdays, 401k matching (4%)
Free fiber internet service for all employees living in our service area
A culture built on integrity, mutual respect, and a shared purpose

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About the Company

Race Communications

California fiber internet and telecom provider

Race Communications provides fiber-optic internet, television, and phone services across California, with a focus on areas that larger providers overlook. It builds and operates high-speed fiber networks to connect communities in urban and rural regions. Unlike many peers, it is founder-led and family-owned, and it has grown with strategic backing from Oak Hill Capital and other partners to accelerate network deployment, including a recent capital raise and the acquisition of Atherton Fiber. The company’s goal is to expand its fiber footprint so more California locations — up to about one million — have access to reliable high-speed connectivity.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $500M
Headquarters: South San Francisco, CA
Founded: 1994

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