Director of Operations, OSP Management
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – OSP PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Department: Operations
Reports To: VP, Operations
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for overall project management (schedule and budget) for multiple large construction projects across multiple states. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out dense (250+ node) metro networks and/or long haul (>100 mile) fiber networks including management of complex federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Includes management and hiring of OSP project managers, construction managers and inspectors. Also includes direct oversight of environmental, OSP engineering/construction firms, project reporting (internally and to customers) and rapid resolution of project roadblocks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruiting, oversight and management of outside plant project managers, construction managers, inspectors and project coordinators.
- Identification, bid management & negotiation with environmental, OSP engineering, and OSP construction firms.
- Tactical large project management, including establishing project schedules, running regular project calls and performing support project functions as needed.
- Providing build cost estimates or validations for sales team.
- Managing service delivery functions, including providing regular customer updates (written and/or oral), coordinating site access, and close out package preparation.
- Documenting splicing requirements and maintaining fiber engineering documentation.
- Ensuring the maintenance of up-to-date network maps in Vero’s proprietary geospatial project management platform, including in-flight design changes and final as-built routes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years’ experience in project management
- Highly developed written and verbal communications skills for detailed customer interactions and executive reporting
- Thorough understanding of utility engineering, permitting and construction process
- Ability to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion
- Development, management, and demonstrated command and control of large capital budgets
- Strong planning skills, including ability to anticipate and mitigate project risks
- Thorough understanding of fiber network cost structure and ability to identify and achieve costs savings
- Understanding of fiber engineering and documentation standards and principles
- Strong background in Google Suite (Sheets, etc.), Google Maps, Google Earth
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree preferred
- GIS mapping and data manipulation experience preferred
JOB DETAILS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This role requires occasional travel up to 10% of the time for activities such as out-of-town meetings, training, or outreach activities.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- This is a management position.
- This is an Exempt position.
- This is a Full-Time position.
- This is a Remote position within the United States.
- The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with occasional weekend availability as needed to fulfill the core duties of the role.
- This position requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment.
- This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Base pay is paid at an annual salary rate. The range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 depending on experience.
- This role is eligible for an annual bonus as part of the Company's bonus program.
- Paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid medical plans, PTO, holidays.
- Dental and vision options.
- 401(k) with match.
ABOUT VERO
Vero was founded in 2017 with a focus on bridging the digital divide by serving schools and libraries in unserved and underserved areas. We have also established a fiber to the premises business that directly serves residential and small business customers in underserved regions. In addition, we now serve a small subset of large business and wholesale customers - which we typically use as a springboard for our consumer focused services for underserved communities. Our management team brings decades of experience in building and operating fiber networks for various customer segments, including residential, business, and wholesale clients.
NOTICES
Vero participates in E-Verify. Vero will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information about E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov
This position requires the ability to pass a standard background check upon offer of position.
At least 2 professional references are required.