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Director of Operations - Outside Plant (OSP)

CAnton, MA 02021

Posted: 12/18/2025 Job Number: 10170

Job Description

Director of Operations – Outside Plant (OSP)
Position Summary
The Director of Operations – Outside Plant is responsible for leading and scaling OSP construction business across the tri-state region. This role oversees all operational, financial, and execution aspects of aerial and underground fiber construction, including FTTH, enterprise, maintenance, and high-volume roadway work.
This individual will manage end-to-end operations — from pricing and proposal development through project execution, billing, and collections — ensuring profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The Director of Operations acts as a business owner, managing people, assets, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own full P&L responsibility for a $22M–$25M OSP construction business
  • Oversee aerial and underground construction, directional drilling, excavation, fiber installation, and maintenance programs
  • Lead pricing strategy, proposal development, and contract execution
  • Open and manage projects within ERP systems
  • Dispatch and manage in-house crews and subcontractors (75% internal / 25% subcontracted)
  • Monitor crew productivity, labor efficiency, and job costing
  • Oversee material procurement, vendor management, and inventory
  • Ensure accurate and timely customer billing and AR support
  • Interface directly with customers to drive new business and maintain relationships
  • Lead operational managers across multiple offices (union and non-union)
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Utilize technology platforms and customer portals for reporting, billing, and updates
Required Experience & Qualifications
  • 10+ years in OSP/fiber construction operations
  • Proven experience running contractor-side operations (not carrier-only)
  • Strong background in project finance, job costing, and EBITDA accountability
  • Experience managing union and non-union field teams
  • High level of proficiency with ERP systems, billing portals, and reporting tools
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong operational urgency
Location & Travel
  • Based in the Tri-State Area
  • Regular travel between NJ, Eastern PA, and MD offices
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