Senior Fiber Utility Design Leader & Growth Strategist

Colliers Engineering & Design

North Carolina

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a senior consulting leader to guide the Utility Design Engineering discipline in North Carolina. You will drive strategy, client relationships, and growth of fiber design services across markets while mentoring staff and delivering projects.

Located near one of our NC offices, you will lead cross-office teams, manage project delivery and financial performance, and help shape the next chapter of the fiber practice in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, GIS, telecommunications infrastructure, or related technical field.
15+ years of progressive experience in fiber utility design, utility infrastructure, broadband, OSP, FTTx, middle mile, permitting, make-ready, or related consulting services.
Significant leadership experience within engineering, utility, broadband, infrastructure, or multidisciplinary consulting firms.
Experience leading teams across multiple offices, geographies, or service lines.
Established relationships in broadband, fiber, utility, municipal, contractor, or infrastructure design markets.
Strong business development background with ability to build relationships, win work, expand accounts, and enter new markets.
Understanding of project financials, utilization, backlog, billing, collections, forecasting, proposal development, contracts, and profitability.
Willingness to travel regularly to Colliers offices, client/project locations, and industry events.

Responsibilities

Lead the UDE fiber discipline with accountability for financial performance, quality, client satisfaction, productivity, and growth.
Develop and execute growth strategy for fiber utility design in existing and new markets.
Establish vision, standards, and leadership to scale the discipline across multiple offices and regions.
Serve as a senior seller-doer and industry leader for UDE fiber services.
Develop and expand relationships with broadband providers, utilities, municipalities, public agencies, developers, contractors, and partners.
Identify opportunities in fiber design, FTTx, middle mile, OSP fiber design, utility coordination, and related services.
Provide senior-level oversight for fiber design projects and ensure alignment with standards, budgets, schedules, and quality.
Drive financial management: revenue forecasting, backlog review, and billing discipline.