Telecom Operations Leader: Cabling & Projects

America Fujikura Ltd.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office schedule

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead structured cabling and low-voltage project teams, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction. You will drive profitability, forecasting, and process improvements across field operations.

The role requires 5+ years in operations/PM leadership, strong budgeting and financial reporting skills, and the ability to manage Construction Managers and technicians. Travel may be required under client and project needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational, construction, telecommunications, or project management leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large operational teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, profitability management, WIP reviews, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, and cross-functional operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project teams and operational functions to ensure successful execution and delivery of complex telecommunications, structured cabling, and low-voltage projects.
• Maintain accountability for project profitability, margin performance, forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and financial results.
• Conduct monthly WIP reviews and project health assessments to identify risks, improve forecasting accuracy, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Provide oversight of project closeout activities, documentation compliance, billing completion, and customer acceptance requirements.
• Provide operational leadership, coaching, guidance, issue resolution, and accountability to establish operational standards and performance expectations.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, scope management, and change order development to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation activities to maximize utilization and support business growth objectives.
• Drive operational reporting, management, workload forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide escalation support for customer concerns and complex project issues while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Safety, Engineering, and Human Resources to support operational success.
• Ensure operational readiness through staffing, training, tools, equipment, and process compliance.
• Oversee company tool inventory, allocation, maintenance, documentation, tracking, and calibration requirements.
• Develop and improve operational processes, SOPs, reporting structures, and operational controls that support standardization and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, and other operational personnel through training and career development activities.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Leadership and Team Development
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking
• Financial and Operational Acumen
• Customer Focus and Relationship Management
• Accountability and Results Orientation
• Process Improvement and Change Leadership
• Communication and Stakeholder Management

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Team management

Communication

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

AFL Telecommunications, LLC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead structured cabling and low-voltage project teams, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction. You will drive profitability, forecasting, and process improvements across field operations.

The role requires 5+ years in operations/PM leadership, strong budgeting and financial reporting skills, and the ability to manage Construction Managers and technicians. Travel may be required under client and project needs.