OSP Junior Project Manager - Race Telecommunications, LLC : Job Details

Job Title: OSP Junior Project Manager Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, At-Will Reports to: Director of OSP Department: Construction &OSP Location: Onsite: Merced, CA. Location Status: Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Frequent travel to and work from other Race offices or other off-site locations will be required. Beware of recruiting scams posing as Race Communications. You can get more information about Race Communications at Race.com or contact our recruiting team directly. About Us: As the leading provider of 10G fiber internet in California, Race Communications is a company built by the needs of the communities that we serve. In collaboration with the California Public Utilities Commission and many non-profit community advocacy groups, we build next-generation fiber infrastructure where others won't, serving over 30 communities across the state. Working for Race means being dedicated to bringing cutting-edge fiber internet to rural and urban communities, providing opportunities, enhancing technology, and enabling access for generations to come. Summary: The Outside Plant (OSP) Junior Project Manager receives directive from the northern California Project Manager supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role involves assisting in project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. The OSP Junior Project Manager works closely with senior project managers, engineers, contractors, and field teams to oversee construction progress, troubleshoot issues, and maintain project documentation. Additionally, they facilitate communication between stakeholders, track milestones, and contribute to process improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality. Qualifications and Experience:

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 18 of age
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• A valid driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
• 3 years' experience in the telecom industry, fiber deployment, or network infrastructure required
• Familiarity with GO 95 rules required
• Familiarity with Vetro fiber management
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Google Earth (KMZs), AutoCad, Excel required
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites, work overtime, evenings and 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
• Proficiency in Spanish Language desirable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Project Management & Oversight:

• Supports multiple large-scale fiber optic construction projects simultaneously
• Ensures project deliverables are completed and submitted on time
• Supports fiber projects to keep them on schedule and within budget while maintaining accurate records
• Conducts final inspections and punch walks, creating punch lists and assembling close-out packages
• Manage line changes and in-field modifications, ensuring accurate communication with the design team to update network mapping efficiently
• Supports the process of keeping fiber network designs up to date by verifying field changes and prioritizing updates in mapping system
• Validate field data, identify consistencies, and proactively resolve mapping discrepancies before project completion

Operational Support & Vendor Liaison:

• Assists the Northern California Project Manager in coordinating OSP support teams and contractors, ensuring smooth execution
• Aids in daily interactions with construction vendors, helping to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain project timelines
• Supports the OSP staff by helping to prepare purchase orders, review invoices, and maintain accurate as-build records

Compliance & Quality Control:

• Supports efforts to ensure OSP construction, maintenance, and repair activities align with industry standards and company guidelines
• Help monitor project adherence to jurisdictional regulations and safety requirements, escalating issues as needed

Stakeholder Communication & Customer Relations:

• Assists in coordinating with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and internal teams to support project needs
• Helps prepare for and participate in customer meetings, site visits, and in-person interactions, as directed by the Northern California Project Manager

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

As Part of Our Team, You Will Enjoy:

• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life for all our employees
• 401 (k) with 100% Employer-matched up to 4% of your annual income
• Generous paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and birthday pay
• Free Race highspeed internet and phone service where available

All offers of employment are contingent until all pre-employment requirements are met. These requirements may include drug and background screenings as well as Motor Vehicle and DOT related screening and reporting requirements. Race will consider qualified job applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. Background Check: Race Communications is a Fair Chance employer abiding by Federal and applicable state Fair Chance Act (s) for all applicants and additionally abides by the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance if you are applying for a position (is) associated with our Lancaster or Palmdale offices. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Race will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Incoming employees will participate in our Speedway to Success onboarding and orientation program and may be required to travel to an onboarding location other than their designated worksite for the first day. Remote employees may be required to attend in-person orientation and collect their assigned equipment on their first day. Further information will be provided closer to the hire date. Race Communications is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from individuals (with or without reasonable accommodation), with the skills, experience, and dedication to excel in their roles without regard to race, religion, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression and sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. To arrange reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with disabilities, please contact Recruiting (recruiting at race dot com) to initiate the interactive process. Updated: 04/2025