Director - OSP Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans

Whole Life Insurance

401k Plan

PTO/Paid Holidays

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One is seeking a qualified, local Director - OSP Construction to advance our Telecommunications Division in Denver. You will lead end-to-end construction, oversee field operations, recruit and grow the OSP team, and manage subcontractors to deliver projects safely and on time within quality standards.

You will drive vendor relationships, respond to RFPs, and collaborate with customers to identify requirements, while pushing improvements in construction processes and financial

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in telecommunications and OSP/ISP operations.
• Strong knowledge of fiber, network topologies, and construction practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage budgets, schedules, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end OSP construction model and processes.
• Oversee field operations with in-house crews and subcontractors.
• Recruit, manage, and grow the OSP Construction team.
• Identify subcontractors and resources to support projects and ensure quality.
• Communicate expectations to vendors and internal teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Lead bids and proposals in response to RFPs.
• Lead managers on technical and operational issues.
• Build relationships with customers to define requirements and ensure efficiency.
• Improve construction processes, program management, operations support, and financial performance.

Skills

OSP construction

Telecommunications

Network design

Project leadership

Budget & scheduling

Team development

Vendor management

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.