Director - OSP Construction

Utilities One; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans (health, dental

401k Plan

PTO/Paid Holidays

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One in Denver, CO, seeks a Director - OSP Construction to lead our Telecommunications Division’s field operations and strategy.

You will guide end-to-end construction, manage in-house crews and subcontractors, and drive safety, quality, and on-time project delivery across multiple sites while shaping our vendor network and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years in telecommunications with ISP/OSP operations and knowledge of network design, construction, and installation practices.
• Understanding of industry standards, best practices, and trends in fiber and telecom infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams toward objectives.
• Experience with project budgets, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Understanding of network topologies including switching, access, and transport layers.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to different job sites within the market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end construction model to standardize processes and tracking.
• Oversee field operations with in-house crews, subcontractors, and inspection activities.
• Recruit, manage, and grow the OSP Construction team.
• Identify additional subcontractors/resources and oversee quality and schedule.
• Communicate expectations to external vendors and internal teams frequently.
• Manage and develop construction vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Lead bids and proposals with the bids team for RFP responses.
• Lead managers on technical/operational issues for internal or external personnel.
• Cultivate relationships with customers to identify requirements and ensure efficient processes.
• Improve construction processes, program management, and financial performance.

Skills

Telecom operations

Team leadership

Budget management

Scheduling & tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Network design knowledge

Vendor management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Physical ability

Job description

Director - OSP Construction

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Denver, CO

Reporting To: Josh Stewart

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 of 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.