Director of Construction, Telecom Construction

Description

• Provide daily management and strategic direction for multi-state projects and teams
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure proper financial management of projects: establish project level budgets while maintaining local operating budgets
• Create measurable standards of performance and consistently measure performance against established goals
• Provide mentoring and direction to team, developing an internal talent bench
• Routinely visit project sites, working with local leaders and teams
• Manage monthly and annual department P&L budgets; providing additional reports and metrics as required
• Travel throughout region to ensure projects are running smoothly, 75%-90% annually as business needs require
• Actively lead start-up process of new construction activities and/or regional acquisitions; identify/assess risk, manage cost expectations, define project scope, schedule, quality, and feasibility to ensure concept decisions become reality
• Manage internal and external resources to achieve project deadlines and goals
• Provide top level customer relationship management
• Actively manage and solve for supply chain issues, demonstrating collaboration and creativity
• Lead with safety as the #1 priority: ensuring all teams follow company safety standards and all federal, state and local laws

Requirements

• Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving
• 7+ years of relevant underground construction, aerial, coax and fiber experience, including significant experience in a leadership role required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering and/or equivalent work experience a plus
• OSHA 20 Certification (or ability to obtain) is preferred
• Network and asset knowledge and planning to include Aerial and Underground assets and network inventory knowledge
• Ability to build and cultivate positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to complete work indoors, outdoors, in tight spaces and elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, sitting, and working while standing up to 70% of the time
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains and job sites
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing and able to travel 75% - 90% annually**
• Ability to travel as needed, 75%-90% annually as business needs require
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)
• Open to a variety of schedules; evenings and/or weekends as needed

Benefits

• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities!
• 25K Company Paid Life Insurance
• Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Compensation: $125K - $150K annually, DOE
• Paid Weekly
• 401(k) with Company Match!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance