Telecom Director

NGC General Contractors • Danielsville, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

NGC General Contractors is seeking an experienced leader to drive the growth of its telecommunications division. This executive leadership role is responsible for division profitability, forecasting, backlog management, staffing, customer relationships, operational performance, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced telecom construction leader who can build high-performing teams, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver profitable results while maintaining the company's reputation for quality and accountability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive telecom construction experience, including leadership of Project Managers, Construction Managers, or multi-market program teams.
• Proven experience managing a P&L, program budget, or construction portfolio exceeding $10 million annually.
• Strong knowledge of wireless construction, including new-site builds, colocations, modifications, civil work, and power projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams, develop leaders, improve accountability, and scale operations during growth.
• Strong financial management skills, including forecasting, margin management, billing, collections, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with carriers, tower owners, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Experience with project management software; familiarity with Smartsheet, Google Workspace, and QuickBooks-integrated workflows preferred.
• Comfortable adopting new technology and AI-assisted tools to improve operational performance.
• Willingness to travel regularly across multiple states based on program needs.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee up to approximately $30 million in annual program revenue across tower, civil, DC, modification, new-site build, and telecom construction scopes.
• Own division profitability, forecasting, backlog management, staffing, resource allocation, billing, collections, quality, safety, and risk management.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with wireless carriers, tower owners, turf vendors, and key customers.
• Lead, develop, coach, and hold accountable Project Managers and Construction Managers across multiple markets.
• Establish division goals, review project financial performance and margins monthly, and implement corrective action when projects trend off plan.
• Approve major purchase orders, subcontractor commitments, and pricing strategies in coordination with company leadership.
• Standardize operational processes, reporting, tracking systems, and technology adoption across the division, including AI-assisted operational tools.
• Lead hiring, workforce planning, and resource development to support backlog and growth objectives.
• Resolve major schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer issues quickly and professionally.
• Report division performance, forecasts, risks, and growth opportunities directly to company leadership.

Benefits

• Full-time W-2 position.
• Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year, based on experience, responsibilities, and performance.
• Weekly pay.
• Quarterly performance bonus eligibility when the telecom division meets established profability requirements
• 3% SIMPLE IRA company match after 3 months for eligible employees.
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Vehicle allowance may be provided based on role requirements.
• Company-provided laptop and dual monitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager