Sr Director of OSP Construction

Andersen James Group; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Andersen James Group is seeking a Sr Director of OSP Construction to lead regional OSP teams and oversee fiber deployment for enterprise and data center networks. The role emphasizes high-capacity, mission-critical fiber builds with stringent uptime requirements and cross-functional collaboration.

You will develop operational processes, manage contractors, and ensure safety, compliance, and timely project completion across multiple regions. Willingness to travel regionally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years leading OSP or enterprise/data center fiber construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, cost reporting, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and manage regional OSP teams including field managers and construction staff.
• Lead multiple high-capacity fiber construction projects ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and implement training programs for operational excellence and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and enterprise policies.
• Oversee third-party contractors, monitor performance, and maintain vendor scorecards.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources across regions and projects.
• Liaise with local authorities, enterprise clients, and stakeholders during deployment.
• Review project specs, BOMs, diagrams, and as-built docs for fiber systems.
• Support scheduling, budgeting, and resource acquisition while maintaining uptime.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment across office and field teams.

Skills

OSP Construction

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Field operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction

Tools

CAD/CADD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Sr Director of OSP Construction

Position Overview:

A rapidly growing fiber and data infrastructure company is seeking an experienced telecommunications operations leader to join as Sr Director of OSP Construction. Backed by private equity, the organization is expanding its fiber-to-the-data-center (FTDC) and enterprise network footprint across multiple regions. This role offers the opportunity to lead the planning, construction, maintenance, and operations of mission-critical fiber networks while building and managing a high-performing operations team.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in OSP or data center and enterprise fiber networks, including oversight of construction and maintenance for high-capacity, mission-critical infrastructure. You will develop operational processes, oversee project execution, manage contractors, and ensure network reliability to meet stringent uptime and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and manage regional OSP teams, including field managers, supervisors, splicers, locators, and construction staff for enterprise and data center fiber deployments.
• Lead multiple high-capacity fiber construction projects, ensuring completion on time, on budget, and compliant with mission-critical standards.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure operational excellence and adherence to network reliability protocols.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and enterprise-grade operational policies.
• Oversee third-party contractors, monitor performance, and maintain vendor scorecards for data center and enterprise projects.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources efficiently, including personnel, equipment, and materials, across multiple regions and projects.
• Serve as a liaison with local authorities, enterprise clients, and community stakeholders during construction and deployment.
• Review project specifications, bills of materials, architectural/engineering diagrams, and as-built documentation for enterprise and data center fiber systems.
• Support project teams in scheduling, budgeting, and resource acquisition while maintaining high standards for uptime and reliability.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment across office and field teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7+ years managing OSP or enterprise/data center fiber construction teams.
• Proven experience with high-capacity, mission-critical fiber network deployments.
• Strong knowledge of telecom engineering, project budgeting, scheduling, cost reporting, and field operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project), mapping/GIS, and CAD/CADD software.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work outside standard hours as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Capability to perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Travel to regional offices, data centers, and construction sites as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status under federal or state law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or religious needs.