Construction Director

At Visionary Communications LLC, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Construction to lead our OSP construction activity within a region. This is a critical role that requires strategic leadership, driving efficiencies, and conducting oversight to ensure the successful deployment of our fiber network.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to Construction Managers to build a high-performing construction and deployment team.
• Develop and implement organizational metrics to drive results and improve efficiency.
• Manage and direct Construction Managers to create and execute project work plans, schedules, and control budgets.
• Negotiate and onboard Construction Contractor resources as needed.
• Oversee the completion of network construction to meet quality and engineering standards.
• Communicate requirements and specifications to the Construction Manager and Construction staff.
• Review and approve market agreements, permit and authorization compliance, contractor invoices, and other relevant documents.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with other Fiber departments.
• Produce quality results in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Represent Visionary Communications LLC professionally to satisfy customer needs and foster good customer relations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project teams, other internal departments, and the general public.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role and those of the project team.

• Minimum of 10 years of fiber construction management or FTTH deployment experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Telecom construction and engineering, project budget creation and management, project scheduling and tracking, project finance, cost reporting, and field office operations.
• Knowledge of fiber management and splicing standards.
• Good understanding of telecom network topology and customer connectivity.
• Able to effectively oversee multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-focused leadership using energetic and positive communication skills.
• Natural ability to work with all levels of management, staff, and vendors.
• Road and air travel required (25% or less), valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires sitting to complete work with a computer using a variety of software & GIS applications and telephone.

30%+ / - of the time will be spent walking and standing in the field with various weather conditions, as well as occasional lifting and/or carrying pushing/pulling of items less than 25 lbs.

Visual and audio acuity is essential to this position.

Visionary Communications LLC is an EEO Employer- Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

We conduct a thorough pre-employment background check including employment history, compensation verification (W-2/Paystubs), education verification and criminal background. Additionally, some positions require drug testing, review of driving records, credit checks, as well as the ability for the candidate to pass the federal governments "Public Trust" background screening.