What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of OSP Construction position at UtilitiesOne?
Utilities One is looking for a local Director of OSP Construction for the Oregon market.
The Director of OSP Construction will support our Telecommunications Division in the Oregon market. We will provide a world-class turnkey solution to companies building FTTH networks across our country!
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.
- 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 or willing to relocate to OR;
- 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.
- Great company culture;
- Competitive work environment;
- Career advancement opportunities;
- Paid Time Off (Paid federal holidays);
- Insurance coverage;
- 401k plan.
