LTA Outside Plant (OSP) Program Manager ID - 15743

The City and County of Broomfield is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Outside Plant (OSP) Project Manager to support the planning, design, and development of our citywide fiber network. Working closely with IT staff and other departments, this role will help ensure projects align with our Fiber Master Plan and move forward smoothly.

We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of fiber optic systems and hands-on experience managing all aspects of Layer 0/1 network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be skilled in designing, building, and operating fiber networks. Experience with dark fiber leasing, enterprise networks, and emerging fiber technologies is a big plus.

About Us: 

The IT department is made up of 41 staff in 6 divisions (GIS, DevOps, Customer Success, Project Management, Cybersecurity, and Administration) and is responsible for guiding and governing City and County technology focused on business solutions, reliability, innovations, and customer satisfaction. The department is responsible for providing:

  • Strong leadership and vision to support the technology goals and objectives of a diverse, growing community based on solid partnerships with departments

  • Reliable and secure infrastructure 

  • Responsive and knowledgeable support for business and enterprise technology systems, network services, and desktop support services

  • Protection of the confidentiality and preservation of the integrity of the City’s data 

  • Robust and scalable telecommunications systems

  • Robust GIS environment that allows users to organize, visualize, and analyze different layers of data


The IT leadership team fosters and encourages employee development and growth; offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule; provides a cooperative, collaborative, and FUN team environment; and appreciates and celebrates the team’s accomplishments.


The Outside Plant (OSP) Program Manager position is a limited term position through December 31, 2026, with the potential for permanent placement.

City and County of Broomfield Total Compensation Package

Hiring Range: $96,262.40 - $130,249.60

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

14 days paid vacation + 10 sick days per year + 12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

6% employer retirement match

Wellness discount on insurance premiums available


Working Hours/Location:

  • Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  • After hours emergency on-call

  • Hybrid work environment with expectation to be in the field as needed

  • Office located at the George Di Ciero City and County Building, but frequent travel to other City and County of Broomfield facilities and work sites is necessary. 


Anticipated Hiring Timeline:

  • Application Review: May 2-16

  • Virtual Panel Interview: Week of May 27

  • Finalist Interview Onsite: Week of June 2nd

  • Projected start date:  June 18th

 

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties

 

(Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position.  The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.  The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time.  Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)


Project Management

  • Single point of contact for management of OSP fiber projects to include coordination of design, coordination on budgets, creation of schedules, planning and contractor resource assignment, selection and coordination with contractors to perform Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and tracking contractor performance to include billing against budget and contract. 

  • Oversee the deployment and operations of new and existing fiber infrastructure, managing construction timelines, budgets, permitting and vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.Serve as the primary liaison for internal departments, private partners, and internal/external stakeholders regarding fiber projects. Facilitate dark fiber leasing opportunities and partnerships to maximize network value. Provide technical expertise to support enterprise network expansion initiatives and develop partnerships with regional service providers to enhance broadband access and connectivity.

  • Manage proposals, SOWs, bids, scope definition, engineering design cycles and design review and approvals and contract closeout.

  • Represent interests in joint build OSP projects.

  • Provide weekly project status reports (financial, schedule, Q/C).

  • Provide construction consulting services.

  • Assist with the development of agreements with public and private AoA's as required.

  • Conduct research and advise the City and County on pricing structures to lease or sell fiber optic infrastructure.

  • Coordinate with Agency of Authority (AoA) for current and future projects, such as Railroad, Ditch, DOT, State Lands, Federal Lands, Private Lands, etc. as it pertains to construction efforts that might include such AoA.

  • Manage Quality Control program and ensure all closeout documents are obtained and operationalized to include route as builds, GIS data, and punch list.

  • Provide regular field inspections, verification of work, and reporting on ongoing construction projects.

  • Assist in the development of new and update of current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding installation, service and repair and underground and aerial fiber optic facilities.

  • Draft statements of work related to the construction, installation and/or repair of fiber optic systems to include inside plant and outside plant requirements.


Records/GIS Management

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED - required

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in construction management, engineering, or other related technical field - preferred

Experience

  • 5+ years experience required in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.

  • Public sector experience - preferred

Or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits. 


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (in addition to above requirements):

Must be at least 18 years of age.  Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, and DMV check, and pre-placement physical and drug screen. An employee must maintain the required licenses and certificates as a condition of employment.


 

Working Conditions

 

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)


  • Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some weekend and holiday work required

  • Hybrid work schedule: work may be performed in City/County work locations and/or, from at-home or other approved remote work location

  • May require lifting up to 100 lbs

  • Physical demands are described as heavy (exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).

  • Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

  • Required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

  • Required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

  • Tasks may require sitting at a computer for several hours

  • The noise level in the environment is moderate

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