Director - OSP Construction

Utilities One Group; 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 Group in Denver, CO is seeking a Director - OSP Construction to lead telecom construction efforts, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and alignment with goals.

You will oversee field operations, recruit and grow the OSP team, manage subcontractors, and drive process improvements across construction, program management, and financial performance.

This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities to shape critical infrastructure across telecom and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of telecom experience including ISP/OSP operations.
• Deep knowledge of fiber, telecom infrastructure and network design.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Experience in project budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end construction model to standardize processes.
• Oversee field operations with crews, subcontractors, and inspections.
• Recruit, manage, and grow the OSP Construction team.
• Identify subcontractors and manage quality and schedule.
• Communicate expectations to vendors and internal teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Lead bids and proposals team for RFP responses.
• Lead managers on technical and operational issues.
• Build relationships with customers to identify project requirements.
• Improve construction processes, program management, and financial performance.

Skills

OSP/ISP operations

Team leadership

Project budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Valid driver’s license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Site travel

Job description

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

Department: Operations

Location: United States - Denver, CO

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.