Director, Construction

Construction Job Board USA; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Around Astound, a Director of Construction will oversee large-scale fiber and outside plant builds to support broadband, TV, and voice services. The role focuses on end-to-end planning, multi-market execution, and delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

You will manage contractors, vendors, and internal teams, align construction with network expansion goals, and drive continuous improvement in methods, tools, and workflows, while developing leaders and maintaining a

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-market construction programs.
• Strong background in fiber networks and outside plant builds.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, scope, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of fiber and outside plant builds.
• Oversee contractors, vendors, and internal teams for safe, on-time delivery.
• Align construction with network expansion goals and design standards.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics across markets.
• Ensure safety, regulatory, and quality compliance across activities.
• Drive process improvements in methods, tools, and workflows.
• Mentor construction managers and field leaders, upholding customer focus.
• Resolve escalations and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Telecom/fiber construction

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor & contractor management

OSP/utility construction

Permitting/ROW coordination

Regulatory & safety compliance

Process improvement

Leadership of teams

Data-driven reporting

Job description

Astound is hiring a Director, Construction to lead large-scale fiber and outside plant builds supporting our broadband, TV, and voice services. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end planning and execution of multi-market construction projects, managing contractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver safe, high-quality work on time and within budget. You will align construction with network expansion goals, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement in methods, tools, and workflows. This leader will hire and develop construction managers, partner closely with engineering and operations, and model Astound's customer-first, community-focused culture in every project.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of outside plant and fiber network construction projects for residential and business services
• Oversee contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of builds and upgrades
• Align construction plans with network expansion, permitting, and design standards in partnership with engineering and operations
• Develop and manage construction budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics across multiple markets
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards for all construction activities
• Optimize construction processes, tools, and workflows to improve speed, quality, and customer impact
• Partner with local market leaders to prioritize projects based on customer demand and strategic growth goals
• Hire, develop, and mentor construction managers and field leaders, promoting Astound's customer-first culture
• Resolve escalated construction issues, risks, and community concerns, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in construction methods, materials, and vendor management

Required Skills

• Telecommunications or fiber network construction
• Project and program management
• Construction budgeting and cost control
• Vendor and contractor management
• Outside plant (OSP) and utility construction standards
• Permitting and right-of-way coordination
• Regulatory and safety compliance (OSHA, local codes)
• Process improvement and workflow optimization
• Leadership of managers and field teams
• Data-driven performance tracking and reporting