Utilities One Group

Vice President – General Manager, OSP Construction

Utilities One Group

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New Jersey • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and manage project and construction management teams delivering complex OSP construction projects across the MW region.
  • Oversee day-to-day OSP field operations, including in-house crews, subcontractors, inspections, and quality control activities.
  • Resolve complex operational and project issues outside standard procedures, in coordination with cross-functional leadership.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve an end-to-end OSP construction delivery model, including standardized processes, systems, reporting, and tracking.
  • Recruit, develop, and grow the OSP Construction organization within the MW region.
  • Identify, onboard, and manage regional subcontractors and additional resources to support construction demand while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with regional clients, utilities, municipalities, vendors, and strategic partners.
  • Clearly and consistently communicate expectations, schedules, and performance standards to internal teams and external partners.
  • Manage and strengthen construction vendor relationships and long-term strategic partnerships.
  • Partner with the bids and proposals team to lead and support construction-related input for RFPs, estimates, schedules, and execution strategies for the region.
  • Serve as the senior operational leader for all OSP construction-related technical and operational matters within the MW region.
  • Ensure alignment between regional construction operations, engineering, business development, and financial objectives.
  • Drive a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across all MW construction activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in telecom OSP construction, with significant experience on the contractor or services-provider side.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale OSP construction programs, with strong knowledge of regional permitting, utilities, and municipal requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage project teams, field operations, subcontractors, and inspection processes across multiple states.
  • Experience building scalable construction processes, systems, and performance metrics.
  • Hands-on experience supporting bids, proposals, and RFP responses from a construction execution perspective.
  • Strong understanding of safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, and risk management in OSP construction.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels.
  • Required to be physically present and actively operate within the Midwest region to support regional execution and oversight.
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout the MW region.
Benefits
  • - Commission Plan Based on Performance;
  • - Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
  • - Whole Life Insurance;
  • - 401k Plan;
  • - PTO/Paid Holidays;
  • - Great Work Environment;
  • - Career Advancement Opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
OSP construction managementproject managementfield operations managementsubcontractor managementquality controlschedulingcost controlrisk managementconstruction processesperformance metrics
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementrelationship buildingproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingteam developmentaccountabilitycontinuous improvementsafety culture
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Business