National SVP of Construction Ops – Telecom

Socket.dev; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

25K Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

TAK Broadband is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations, Construction to lead nationwide telecom construction operations. This executive will drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational excellence across BAU and large-scale capital projects, reporting to the COO and guiding a team of VPs.

The role emphasizes safety, leadership development, and strategic planning to scale toward $400MM+ in annual revenue, with travel to markets nationwide and a blend of office and on-site

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in telecommunications construction, infrastructure, field services, or a related industry.
• 7+ years at the VP level or equivalent managing multi-market P&L, large-scale projects, and BAU operations.
• Proven experience scaling construction or field services operations, preferably to $400MM+ in annual revenue.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed VP, regional, or market leadership teams across a nationwide footprint.
• Deep knowledge of telecom construction, P&L management, unit economics, billing and revenue cycle management, and field management or ERP systems.
• Strong financial and operational analytical skills with the ability to identify margin, billing, productivity, and performance issues and drive corrective action at scale.
• Proven executive presence with the ability to lead, develop, coach, and hold senior leadership teams accountable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with executive leadership, customers, business partners, and field personnel.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and applicable telecommunications, construction, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Primarily office or administrative work with regular visits to active construction sites.
• Ability to walk active construction sites, including uneven terrain, and safely navigate typical construction environments.
• Ability to review reports, financial data, and site documentation and communicate effectively in office, telephone, and active construction environments.
• Frequent travel of approximately 50–75% to markets and job sites nationwide, including multi-day trips as needed

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a nationwide zero-incident safety culture, making safety a non-negotiable priority across all markets and operations.
• Own the P&L for nationwide telecom construction operations, including BAU and large-scale capital projects, with accountability for revenue growth and NOI/margin improvement.
• Lead and develop Vice Presidents overseeing geographically dispersed markets, establishing performance expectations, building leadership depth, and ensuring consistent execution.
• Partner with the COO and executive leadership to develop strategy, capacity plans, and annual operating budgets supporting growth toward $400MM+ in annual revenue while maintaining healthy margins.
• Drive operational excellence by standardizing processes, workflows, systems, and best practices across markets.
• Oversee unit economics, including revenue per job and crew, productivity, and margin performance, holding market leaders accountable to financial and operational targets.
• Identify and pursue strategic contracts and program opportunities that generate sustainable, recurring revenue and strong margins.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, contractual, regulatory, and company requirements across all markets and job sites.
• Develop and monitor leadership performance scorecards covering financial results, revenue growth, operational performance, unit economics, organizational scalability, talent development, and strategic growth.
• Represent construction operations with customers, carrier and client partners, and internal stakeholders, resolving escalations and strengthening key relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L management

Financial analysis

Safety culture

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

TAK Broadband is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations, Construction to lead nationwide telecom construction operations. This executive will drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational excellence across BAU and large-scale capital projects, reporting to the COO and guiding a team of VPs.

The role emphasizes safety, leadership development, and strategic planning to scale toward $400MM+ in annual revenue, with travel to markets nationwide and a blend of office and on-site