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.

This role requires a highly accountable, solutions-oriented executive who can lead through complexity, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and build high-performing teams while delivering hundreds of concurrent projects with precision and speed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• 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

Operational Excellence & Accountability

• 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

Cross-Functional Leadership

• 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

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Vendor & Financial Management

• 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

Team Leadership & Development

• 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise one or more employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements: 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel up to 50% to project sites, corporate offices, vendor meetings, and other business locations as required.

TOTAL REWARDS
• Competitive compensation package
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k match
• Paid time off and other generous benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement