Director of Operations – Underground Utility Construction

Job Title:
Director of Operations – Underground Utility Construction

Location:
Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; or Remote with Travel Requirements

Company:
Nova Underground LLC

About Us:
Nova Underground LLC is a Georgia-based underground utility construction company specializing in telecommunication infrastructure. While headquartered in Georgia, we operate extensively across the Southern and Midwest markets. Our mission is to deliver exceptional quality and efficiency in every project, supported by a team-driven culture of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Director of Operations to oversee and optimize our projects and teams across the Southern and Midwest regions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of underground utility construction, aerial infrastructure, fiber splicing, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage operations across multiple projects in the Southern and Midwest markets, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead and mentor project managers, supervisors, and field teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors across diverse regional markets.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, proactively addressing challenges.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company safety standards.
• Work closely with senior leadership on business growth strategies, operational expansion, and market development.
• Analyze operational performance data and provide regular updates on key metrics and trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• 10 years of experience in underground utility construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Extensive knowledge of trenching, boring, coax splicing, aerial infrastructure, fiber splicing, and telecommunication infrastructure processes.
• Proven ability to manage operations across multiple regions, including familiarity with Southern and Midwest markets.
• Strong skills in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction management tools (e.g., Smartsheets, Procore, Asana).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to oversee regional projects and teams.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and PTO.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and success of a regional leader in the industry.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to Kyriss.Luab@novaunder.com with the subject line “Director of Operations Application – [Your Name].”

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nova Underground LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• aerial and Underground experience and fiber splicing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lawrenceville, GA 30043: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,000 - $175,000