Director of Telecom Construction

GRIDSOURCE, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

GridSource seeks a seasoned Director of Telecom Construction to lead field operations across the San Antonio, TX market. You will oversee aerial, underground, and fiber construction while driving safety, efficiency, and profitability.

The role requires extensive telecom construction leadership, strong project management, and the ability to guide multiple crews and projects in a fast-paced environment. Travel and a results-driven mindset are essential.

Formación

• 7+ years of leadership experience in telecommunications construction, utility construction, or infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic construction, including aerial, underground, directional drilling, and splicing operations.
• Proven experience managing multiple crews, projects, and operational teams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management, scheduling, budgeting, and job costing.
• Demonstrated success developing teams and driving operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned market.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day telecom construction operations throughout the San Antonio market.
• Lead aerial, underground, directional drilling, fiber splicing, and FTTH construction activities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to customer specifications.
• Drive production performance, resource allocation, scheduling, and workforce utilization.
• Implement and maintain operational processes, reporting standards, and best practices.
• Lead and develop Construction Managers, Project Managers, Foremen, and field personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Mentor leaders and provide coaching to improve operational performance and team effectiveness.
• Manage project budgets, labor costs, production metrics, and profitability within the assigned market.
• Review job costing, forecasting, and operational reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency and maximize project margins.

Descripción del empleo

GridSource is seeking a Director of Telecom Construction to lead construction and field operations across the San Antonio, TX market. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of fiber optic construction projects, driving operational excellence, ensuring financial performance, and developing high-performing teams.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Director of Telecom Construction will manage daily operations across aerial, underground, and fiber construction activities while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably. The ideal candidate will have extensive telecom construction experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to manage multiple crews and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day telecom construction operations throughout the San Antonio market.
• Lead aerial, underground, directional drilling, fiber splicing, and FTTH construction activities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to customer specifications.
• Drive production performance, resource allocation, scheduling, and workforce utilization.
• Implement and maintain operational processes, reporting standards, and best practices.
• Lead and develop Construction Managers, Project Managers, Foremen, and field personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Mentor leaders and provide coaching to improve operational performance and team effectiveness.
• Manage project budgets, labor costs, production metrics, and profitability within the assigned market.
• Review job costing, forecasting, and operational reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency and maximize project margins.

Client & Customer Relations

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, municipalities, utility partners, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for key client accounts within the market.
• Ensure customer expectations are met through effective communication and project execution.
• Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities and operational capabilities.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Partner with EHS leadership to drive safety performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in telecommunications construction, utility construction, or infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic construction, including aerial, underground, directional drilling, and splicing operations.
• Proven experience managing multiple crews, projects, and operational teams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management, scheduling, budgeting, and job costing.
• Demonstrated success developing teams and driving operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) deployment projects.
• Experience managing telecom construction operations in Texas markets.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Experience working with major telecom providers and utility partners.

Travel

• Approximately 25–40% travel throughout the San Antonio market and surrounding project areas.
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays

GridSource is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. GridSource is committed to hiring, recruiting, and promoting associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. GridSource is an Aff