Director - OSP Construction

Utilities One; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans (health, dental

Whole Life Insurance

401k Plan

PTO/Paid Holidays

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One in Clearwater, FL is seeking a qualified Director - OSP Construction to lead our Telecommunications Division. You will oversee end-to-end OSP construction activities, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality standards across our fiber and telecom projects.

Reporting to the leadership team, you will build and manage the OSP construction team, coordinate with internal departments and vendors, and drive process improvements, budget control, and strong customer

Qualifications

• 7-9 years in telecommunications including inside and outside plant (ISP/OSP) operations.
• Deep knowledge of fiber and telecom infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams.
• Experience in project budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of network topologies, switching, access, and transport layers.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel to different job sites within the market.

Responsibilities

• Develop/end-to-end construction model to standardize processes and tracking.
• Oversee field construction operations with in-house crews, subs, and inspections.
• Recruit, manage, and grow the OSP Construction team.
• Identify subcontractors and resources; oversee quality and schedule.
• Communicate expectations to external vendors and internal teams.
• Manage construction vendor relationships and partnerships.
• Lead bids and proposals with the RFPs team.
• Lead managers on technical and operational issues.
• Cultivate relationships with customers to identify requirements and ensure efficient processes.
• Improve Construction Processes, Program Management, Operational Support, and Financial Performance.

Skills

OSP/ISP operations

Fiber telecom

Team leadership

Budget & scheduling

Leadership & communication

Network topology

Driver's license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Travel to sites

Job description

Director - OSP Construction

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Clearwater, FL

Reporting To: Matt Lutton

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

At Utilities One, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a qualified, local Director - OSP Construction. The Director - OSP Construction will support our Telecommunications Division in the market. This role will be responsible for leading and executing OSP construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and in alignment with company goals and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop/implement our end-to-end construction model to standardize our processes/systems and approach/tracking;
• Oversee construction field operations with supervision and oversight of in-house crews, subcontractors, and inspection activities;
• Recruit, manage, and grow our OSP Construction team;
• Identify additional subcontractors/resources to support various construction projects and oversee their quality and schedule;
• Effectively and frequently communicate expectations to external vendors and internal team members;
• Manage and develop our construction vendor relationships & strategic partnerships;
• Work with Utilities One bids and proposals team to lead the effort when responding to RFPs;
• Lead Utilities One managers for all technical and operational issues, to internal or external personnel or inquiries;
• Cultivate a working relationship with customers to identify and support project requirements and ensure efficient processes are in place;
• Work on improving our Construction Processes, Program Management, Operational Support Practices, and Financial Performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 7-9 years of experience in telecommunications, including both inside and outside plant (ISP/OSP) operations, with in-depth knowledge of network design, construction, and installation practices;
• Strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends in fiber and telecom infrastructure;
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams of individual contributors toward achieving departmental and organizational objectives ;
• Demonstrated expertise in project budget management, scheduling, and progress tracking;
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with internal departments, contractors, and external partners;
• Comprehensive understanding of network topologies, including switching, access, and transport layers;
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to travel to different job sites within the assigned market.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.