Director, Construction

Job Summary

The Director, Construction is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic execution, operational performance, and scalability of fiber construction initiatives across multiple markets. This leader will drive the successful delivery of large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, financial targets, and aggressive deployment timelines.

Essential Functions

• Lead end-to-end execution of fiber construction projects, including dark fiber, FTTH, and network expansion initiatives, from planning through final delivery

• Translate company growth strategy into scalable construction execution plans across multiple regions

• Establish and enforce operational standards, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure consistent delivery

• Own full accountability for project timelines, budget adherence, and quality outcomes across all active construction programs

• Drive a solutions-first culture, ensuring projects continue progressing regardless of obstacles or cross-functional dependencies

• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to protect delivery timelines and financial performance

• Partner with Engineering, OSP, Operations, Finance, and Vendor Management to ensure seamless project execution

• Serve as the executive point of accountability for construction-related updates, escalations, and performance reporting

• Influence stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, resources, and delivery expectations

• Design, implement, and continuously refine construction workflows, tools, and reporting structures to improve efficiency and scalability

• Leverage data analytics and reporting to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization

• Drive standardization across markets to ensure consistency, speed, and cost control

• Oversee vendor performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, SLAs, and quality standards

• Maintain strict financial discipline, ensuring all projects are delivered on budget and accurately invoiced

• Evaluate vendor partnerships and negotiate improvements to enhance performance and cost efficiency

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, including construction managers and field leadership

• Establish a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability across all levels of the organization

• Coach and develop leaders to ensure succession planning and organizational scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus 8-12 years of experience in OSP construction, fiber deployment, or telecommunications infrastructure

• 10+ years of leadership experience, including managing leaders and large-scale, multi-market operations in telecommunication, fiber OSP construction or residential field operations

• Proven ability to deliver high-volume, concurrent projects in fast-paced, high-growth environments

• Strong expertise in project management tools, reporting systems, and GIS platforms

• Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency, cost control, and process improvement

• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Total Rewards

• Competitive compensation package

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance

• 401k match

• Paid time off and other generous benefit programs

• Tuition reimbursement

Why Join Us?

• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives

• Join us and shape the future of the telecommunications industry with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation