VP of National Fiber Construction & Operations

Essentia, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia, Inc. in the United States is seeking a VP of Construction to lead nationwide fiber deployment. You will shape execution strategy for FTTH, Metro, and Long-Haul networks, oversee multi-market field operations, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across geographies.

You will manage P&L, partner with engineering and operations, mentor leaders, and drive safety, quality, and process innovation using the eSpeed platform and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in telecom construction or fiber deployment.
• Proven ability to scale construction from $20M to $100M+ across multiple markets.
• Expertise in aerial and underground fiber construction, permitting, and utility coordination.
• Strong contractor and vendor management background.
• Demonstrated success in leading field operations, enforcing safety compliance, and optimizing team output.
• P&L ownership and experience driving margin and productivity improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a national fiber construction strategy aligned to Essentia’s growth roadmap.
• Scale field operations and contractor partnerships to meet multi-market demands across urban, suburban, and rural geographies.
• Optimize workflows using project automation, GIS platforms, and field reporting tools.
• Own construction P&L and drive profitability through efficient resource allocation and margin improvement.
• Build cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Broadband Solutions, and Customer Operations to drive seamless project delivery.

Skills

Leadership in telecom construction

Scale multi-market construction

Aerial & underground fiber

Contractor & vendor management

Safety compliance & QA/QC

P&L ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

GIS-based route modeling

AI-powered design automation

OSS/BSS platforms

D8Acapture drone data tool

Job description

Essentia, Inc. in the United States is seeking a VP of Construction to lead nationwide fiber deployment. You will shape execution strategy for FTTH, Metro, and Long-Haul networks, oversee multi-market field operations, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across geographies.

You will manage P&L, partner with engineering and operations, mentor leaders, and drive safety, quality, and process innovation using the eSpeed platform and GIS tools.