Director, Construction

Ezee Fiber•Elk Grove Village, IL

7d•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
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
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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