Director of Operations, OSP Management - Remote

Overview

This position is responsible for overall project management (schedule and budget) for multiple large construction projects across multiple states. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out dense (250+ node) metro networks and/or long haul (>100 mile) fiber networks including management of complex federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

In Short

• Recruiting, oversight and management of outside plant project managers, construction managers, inspectors and project coordinators.
• Identification, bid management & negotiation with environmental, OSP engineering, and OSP construction firms.
• Tactical large project management, including establishing project schedules.
• Providing build cost estimates or validations for sales team.
• Managing service delivery functions, including regular customer updates.
• Documenting splicing requirements and maintaining fiber engineering documentation.
• Ensuring the maintenance of up-to-date network maps in proprietary geospatial project management platform.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in project management.
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.
• Thorough understanding of utility engineering, permitting and construction process.
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules.
• Development and management of large capital budgets.
• Strong planning skills to mitigate project risks.
• Understanding of fiber network cost structure.
• Strong background in Google Suite, Google Maps, Google Earth.

Benefits

• Base pay is $125,000 to $140,000 depending on experience.
• Eligible for an annual bonus.
• Paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, medical plans, PTO, holidays.
• Dental and vision options.
• 401(k) with match.