Manager of Field Operations

Uniti Group Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Field Operations Manager to lead field activities across Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

You will oversee fiber splicing, OSP/ISP construction, and customer installations while partnering with Sales, Engineering, and NOC to deliver safe, high-quality services. The role requires overseeing teams, coordinating contractors, and ensuring project progress meets timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in telecommunications, construction, or leadership.
• Knowledge of fiber optic plant design, splicing, installation, or service delivery.
• Experience with QA/QC for fiber deployment.
• Ability to manage personnel, contractors, and multiple projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned territory's field operations and crews.
• Oversee OSP/ISP construction from planning to turn-up.
• Coordinate fiber splicing and customer installations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, NOC, and Service Delivery.
• Prioritize resources based on workload and priorities.
• Monitor project progress and documentation in Salesforce.
• Support safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Assist with permitting and utility coordination.

Skills

Field ops leadership

Fiber knowledge

QA/QC practices

Team management

Client coordination

Travel readiness

Job description

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission‑critical connectivity across the United States. With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

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• This role is onsite at either the Jacksonville or St. Augustine location.

About The Role

The Field Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operational leadership and execution of field activities within an assigned geographic area. This role oversees OSP and ISP construction, fiber splicing, technical operations, and customer installations while partnering across departments to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality service.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary operational leader for the assigned territory, balancing customer commitments, employee development, and business priorities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for field personnel within the assigned geographic area.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while promoting a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee OSP and ISP construction activities from planning through completion and customer turn-up.
• Direct and coordinate fiber splicing operations to meet project schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments.
• Oversee the technical aspects of customer installations, activations, migrations, and service-related work.
• Work closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, the NOC, and other departments to support customer expectations, project timelines, and MRR objectives.
• Coordinate and prioritize internal and contractor resources based on workload, customer needs, and business priorities.
• Monitor project progress, construction status, departmental handoffs, and operational documentation.
• Assist with permitting, utility coordination, Statements of Work, and project planning as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and support to employees and contractors regarding network standards, construction practices, installations, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company safety, quality, documentation, and operational standards.
• Perform quality‑control reviews and help resolve escalated construction, installation, or customer‑impacting issues.
• Monitor contractor performance, adherence to scope of work, workmanship, and project expectations.
• Maintain accurate operational records and project updates in Salesforce and other company systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, departmental handoffs, and the overall customer experience.
• Support emergency restoration efforts and after‑hours operational needs as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Do You Have

• Minimum of two years of relevant telecommunications, construction, technical operations, or leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of fiber‑optic plant design, construction, splicing, installation, or service delivery.
• Familiarity with QA/QC practices for fiber deployment and customer installations.
• Ability to manage personnel, contractors, priorities, and multiple active projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work across departments and build productive working relationships.
• Ability to travel within the assigned geographic area and work outside normal business hours when operationally necessary.

Even Better

• Leads with integrity, humility, and accountability.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Builds trust through communication, consistency, and teamwork.
• Takes ownership of challenges and supports the team through difficult situations.
• Is comfortable relying on the knowledge and strengths of others.
• Approaches problems with a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Treats employees, customers, and business partners with professionalism and respect

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% | Sitting Continuously: 67-100%

Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% |Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33%

Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% |Operate Foot Control: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle

Exposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License

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Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non‑U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non‑U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non‑U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre‑employment screenings, including but not limited to drug‑screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre‑employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third‑party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre‑employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.