Director of Operations

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

 

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

 

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

 

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About this Role

FiberTel is looking for an experienced OSP/Telecom Director of Operations for our Sacramento location. 

 The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization and liaising with executive management to make decisions for operational activities. This position is also responsible for helping to update and develop corporate policy and set strategic goals. 

What You'll Do

• Assists the Vice President, Operations and other executives in the development and formulation of long- and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives. 

• Develops project plans and leads project teams to meet the needs of individual customers 

• Achieves optimum employee production levels through direct leadership of the organization 

• Interfaces with clients and leads client focused teams to meet operational objectives of the organization 

• Directs and monitors department managers in the accomplishment of goals consistent with established policies and safety procedures 

• Acts as liaison between department management and subordinate levels, as well as executive and department-manager levels 

• Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost among various business and operating units 

• Leads multi operating unit teams to complete major projects across various service territories 

• Develops new client bases and major projects, centered on technical requirements 

• Initiates and coordinates major projects 

• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures 

• Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned 

What You'll Bring

• Must be telecom experienced 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted 

• 10+ years’ experience in Operational Management overseeing/managing major projects 

• 5+ years’ experience managing employees 

 

Skills: 

• Ability to manage/supervise other team members effectively 

• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills 

• Strong team building skills 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) 

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:  

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.  

Physical Requirements:  

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbin