EVP of Engineering & Construction - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; California (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

A telecommunications provider in California seeks a Project Management Director to oversee teams responsible for fiber optic infrastructure projects. The role requires 15 years of experience in telecommunications project management, with proven expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. The candidate will develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards while managing budgets. The compensation package ranges from $250,000 to $275,000 plus bonuses and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience in telecommunications with a focus on OSP/ISP.
• 10 years experience with GIS system usage preferred.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale telecom infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director of Project Management and Project Managers.
• Oversee project budgets and change orders.
• Develop and maintain OSP schedules.
• Ensure timely project delivery and quality standards.

Skills

Technical and management experience

Project management

Fiber optic construction expertise

Budgeting and P&L responsibilities

Use of GIS systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with fiber management tools

Knowledge of OSP networks

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vetro

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a Southern California–based fiber‑optic internet provider building a lightning‑fast, 100% fiber network designed to deliver the reliable connectivity required for today’s technology‑driven world. Working in partnership with local cities, the organization installs, maintains, and operates state‑of‑the‑art gig‑speed infrastructure, ensuring homes and businesses have access to high‑performance internet without the limitations of traditional connections.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Director of Project Management, Program Managers and Project Managers to ensure the timely processing of project financial steps, including PORs, POs, and invoices
• Oversee the Project team handling of budgets and change orders based on contracts
• Develop high‑level OSP schedule/budget for each opportunity for a deployment phase
• Develop detailed baseline OSP schedule upon project kickoff (using standardized OSP project tools), and maintain this schedule throughout the course of the project
• Ensure that project tracker is updated daily
• Hiring and managing a team that are qualified in OSP construction and managing contractors in the field and fiber engineering
• Manage all facets of the OSP project department including fiber engineering, program management, vendor selection and management as well as internal construction and splicing teams
• Daily and frequent interaction with third party outside plant engineering and construction suppliers, local municipalities, public utilities, product leads, and sales/sales support team members
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, within quality and safety standards
• Quickly resolve OSP roadblocks
• Effectively track, report and communicate OSP project progress
• Ensure construction management teams are executing according to planned project timelines
• Provide early communication on potential due date, interval, and/or budget slips along with corrective actions to the Executive leadership team
• Ensure as‑built drawings to Fiber Engineering upon completion of construction for each segment

Skills/Must have

• BS Engineering related field or Construction Management or equivalent experience
• 15 years technical and management work related experience in the telecommunications industry with emphasis on transmission methods, OSP/ISP, optical networks, project management and direct customer interface
• 10 years of experience with GIS system usage preferred
• Proven expertise in managing large‑scale infrastructure projects, specifically in telecommunications and fiber optic construction (FTTH, OSP)
• Strong background in project management, financials, budgeting, and P&L responsibilities
• Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
• Experience in Vetro or similar fiber management tool
• Advanced knowledge of OSP networks, construction methodologies for fiber to the home delivery, design, GIS initiatives, and optical technologies
• The individual will be responsible for the prompt delivery of FTTx

Location

Los Angeles, California

Salary

$250,000 - $275,000 + Bonus & Equity