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Director of OSP Construction

United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Oct 2023

About the role

Utilities One is looking for a local Director of OSP Construction for Southwest markets.

The Director of OSP Construction supports our Telecommunications Division which is the foundation for our company’s growth. We will provide a world-class turnkey solution to companies building FTTH networks across our country!

Responsibilities

Develop/implement our end-to-end construction model to standardize our processes/systems and approach/tracking;

Oversee construction field operations with supervision and oversight of in-house crews, subcontractors, and inspection activities;

Recruit, manage, and grow our OSP Construction team;

Identify additional subcontractors/resources to support various construction projects and oversee their quality and schedule;

Effectively and frequently communicate expectations to external vendors and internal team members;

Manage and develop our construction vendor relationships & strategic partnerships;

Work with Utilities One bids and proposals team to lead the effort when responding to RFPs;

Lead Utilities One managers for all technical and operational issues, to internal or external personnel or inquiries;

Cultivate a working relationship with customers to identify and support project requirements and ensure efficient processes are in place;

Work on improving our Construction Processes, Program Management, Operational Support Practices, and Financial Performance.

Requirements

Minimum 7-9 years inside & outside plant experience in telecommunications with in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment, designs, construction/installation, or the equivalent in training and experience;
Deep understanding of the work, processes, and industry trends;
Ability to lead a group of individual contributors to accomplish the goals of the department;
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills are required to work cross-functionally, with internal teams, contractors, and external vendors;
Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies spanning switching, access, and transport portions of the network.

Benefits