Director Engineering - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus (consistently paid)

Ground-floor leadership opportunity

Long-term growth as network expands

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee a large-scale fiber build across Texas. This role entails leading engineering, construction, and delivery efforts in multiple FTTH programs, with a focus on greenfield and BEAD-funded projects. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in fiber engineering and construction, along with proven experience managing large-scale deployments. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary of $150,000 – $160,000 base, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fiber engineering and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale FTTH projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering & construction across Texas.
• Lead multiple Project Managers in-region.
• Drive FTTH builds for greenfield and BEAD-funded projects.
• Resolve field issues and delivery blockers.

Skills

Fiber engineering + construction background

Led large-scale FTTH build programs

Managed multiple concurrent deployments

Hands-on, field-driven leadership style

Strong problem-solving in live builds

Rural or BEAD-funded project experience

Job description

Ready for your next career move?

Join a broadband provider focused on expanding fiber connectivity to rural communities, delivering high-speed internet to support streaming, remote work, and online gaming. The company also maintains local technician support to ensure reliable service and customer connectivity across the areas it serves.

A senior-level opportunity is available to take full operational ownership of a large-scale fiber build across Texas. The role involves overseeing engineering, construction, and delivery across multiple FTTH programs, driving execution on BEAD‑funded and greenfield projects, and ensuring rapid, end‑to‑end build progression across a major expanding network.

Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering & construction across Texas
• Lead multiple Project Managers in-region
• Drive FTTH builds (greenfield + BEAD)
• Resolve field issues and delivery blockersEnsure build quality and engineering standards
• Manage vendors and construction partners
• Maintain pace toward year-end build targets
• Align engineering, construction, and field teams
• Skills / Must Have:
• Fiber engineering + construction background
• Led large-scale FTTH build programs
• Managed multiple concurrent deployments
• Hands‑on, field‑driven leadership style
• Strong problem‑solving in live builds
• Rural or BEAD‑funded project experience (ideal)

Location & Working Pattern

• Location: Austin/Bastrop or North/Northeast Houston
• Full‑time, permanent
• Leading ~5,000 miles of fiber build at scale
• Highly selective process (2–3 hires max shortlist)

Benefits

• 20% bonus (consistently paid)
• High ownership, low bureaucracy environment
• Ground‑floor leadership opportunity
• Long‑term growth as network expands

Salary

• $150,000 – $160,000 base + bonus