Director of OSP Construction

UtilitiesOne • ID

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About The Position

Utilities One is seeking a local Director of OSP Construction to oversee operations in the Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana markets. The Director of OSP Construction will support our Telecommunications Division in the market. We will provide a world-class turnkey solution to companies building FTTH networks across our country!

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
• Located in one of the following states: Eastern WA, ID, MT
• 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

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

Benefits

• Great company culture
• Competitive work environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid Time Off (Paid federal holidays)
• Insurance coverage
• 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees