Supervisor - OSP Projects

About the role

An experienced Supervisor for OSP projects is sought to oversee and coordinate telecommunications outside plant infrastructure projects. The role covers OSP civil and cable works, contractor and stakeholder coordination, and ensures timely delivery while keeping network integrity, service continuity and compliance with technical and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise OSP cable diversion, relocation, protection and reinstatement works.
• Review technical drawings, route plans, utility conflicts and site conditions.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, utility providers and internal teams.
• Monitor schedules, work permits, approvals, work orders and site progress.
• Plan and coordinate network outages, cable cutovers and migration activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs, standards, safety requirements and KPIs.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, productivity and documentation.
• Review project risks, technical issues and deviations, and support BOQs, quotations, budget forecasts and project reports.
• Ensure accurate as-built documentation, project handovers and closure of outstanding issues.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil, Network Engineering or a related field.
• 7-10 years of telecommunications experience, with at least 5 years in OSP projects or infrastructure coordination.
• Strong knowledge of OSP civil and cable works, including ducts, chambers, manholes and fiber/copper networks.
• Experience supervising projects, managing contractors and coordinating stakeholders.
• Knowledge of outage planning, cable cutovers, network migration and service impact assessments.

Required skills

• Ability to review technical drawings, route layouts and BOQs.
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, OSP asset management systems and ERP/work order platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project tracking tools.
• Preferred: PMP or CAPM, fiber optics or OSP infrastructure training, and HSE and risk management knowledge.