Director of Operations, OSP Management

Vero Networks

Denver (CO)

Remote

USD 125,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Paid life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

A telecommunications firm based in Denver, CO is seeking a Director of Operations to manage OSP project management. This role involves overseeing project managers and ensuring project completion within budget. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with utility engineering. This is a full-time, remote position offering an annual salary of $125,000 to $140,000 with additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

10+ years’ experience in project management.
Ability to develop detailed project schedules.
Thorough understanding of construction processes.

Responsibilities

Manage OSP project managers and construction teams.
Handle bid management with OSP firms.
Provide regular updates and manage service delivery.

Skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Utility engineering understanding

Budget management

Planning and risk mitigation

Fiber network cost structure

Google Suite proficiency

Job description

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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 cost savings
Understanding of fiber engineering and documentation standards and principles
Strong background in Google Suite (Sheets, etc.), Google Maps, Google Earth

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 SSA and, if necessary, the 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.

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