Telecom Construction Director: Fiber & FTTH Ops Lead

Gogridsource; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GridSource is seeking a Director of Construction to lead telecom construction and field operations across the Austin, TX market. You will oversee aerial, underground, fiber construction, and FTTH projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and profitability while building high-performing teams.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will manage budgets, forecasting, and labor utilization, while maintaining strong client and partner relationships.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership in telecom or utility construction.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic construction methods.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and projects.
• Experience in budgeting, scheduling, and job costing.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day telecom construction operations across the market.
• Lead aerial, underground, fiber splicing and FTTH activities.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery within budget and spec.
• Drive production, resource allocation, scheduling, and workforce utilization.
• Develop and mentor Construction Managers, PMs, Foremen.
• Maintain relationships with customers, municipalities, and partners.
• Monitor financial performance and drive profitability.
• Support business development and growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Telecom construction

Fiber optic construction

Project management

Budgeting & job costing

Staff development

Travel flexibility

Tools

Construction management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

GridSource is seeking a Director of Construction to lead telecom construction and field operations across the Austin, TX market. You will oversee aerial, underground, fiber construction, and FTTH projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and profitability while building high-performing teams.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will manage budgets, forecasting, and labor utilization, while maintaining strong client and partner relationships.