Midwest Sr Operations Manager

MasTec Communications Group•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to oversee construction operations, customer relations, project execution, and financial performance within an assigned Midwest region. The territory includes long-haul fiber routes spanning approximately 1,500 miles, including Chicago to Omaha, Omaha to Denver, and Columbus to Indianapolis. The role requires approximately 50% travel in the Midwest and quarterly travel for in-person customer meetings. Candidates must live within the specified territories; an Upper Midwest candidate is preferred. The position requires subject matter expertise in long-haul fiber to the home. The Sr. Operations Manager is responsible for safety, quality, scheduling, and overall management of field crews, vehicles, tools, equipment, and related subcontractor and vendor resources within a market. The position supports market program management objectives for safety, quality, financial performance, production, scheduling, inventory, resources, and customer satisfaction. The role also manages staff and field resources, project costs and performance, vendor relationships, and reporting. MasTec describes its culture as family-oriented and focused on teamwork. Compensation is listed at $145,000–$175,000, depending on experience. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, paid holidays, family and medical leave, and paid sick time.

Requirements

At least 7 years of related leadership experience in the telecommunications or construction industry.
Strong leadership and program management skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and communicate clear goals and objectives.
Job-related certifications such as First Aid, Safety, Rescue, Wiltron, Anritsu, Fiber, PIM, CPR, and Connector Attachment.
Organizational, computer, and communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret site plans, RFDS, construction drawings, and SOW.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with the company’s motor vehicle policy.
Ability to recognize and provide a safe work site with acceptable quality and efficiency.
Ability to lead, teach, and train others in proper work and safety procedures.
Must be fit and in good physical condition, able to climb towers, and able to lift 50 pounds.
Must live within the specified Midwest territories.
Subject matter expertise in long-haul fiber to the home.
Ability to travel approximately 50% in the Midwest and travel for quarterly in-person customer meetings.

Nice To Haves

Upper Midwest candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

Support attainment of the market’s program management plans and objectives for safety, quality, financials, production, schedule, inventory, resources, and customer satisfaction.
Manage field crews, vehicles, tools, equipment, and related subcontractor and vendor resources.
Ensure internal and external field crews are trained, equipped, and available.
Manage and report costs to provide accurate financial data.
Manage and coordinate professional, technical, and non-technical staff by establishing performance measures, goals, objectives, and priorities; providing direction and feedback; and ensuring assigned work is completed accurately and on time.
Prepare regular internal and external progress, project status, and problem-resolution reports.
Manage relationships with vendors and contractors supporting field construction activities.
Manage vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Evaluate overall and individual crew performance to assess effectiveness in delivering quality work within time and cost constraints.
Monitor time and dollar expenditures to meet established targets.
Oversee construction operations, customer relations, project execution, and financial performance within the assigned region.
Perform other duties as assigned.