Director of Utility Locates

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered
• 7–10+ years of experience in utility locating, underground infrastructure, or field operations
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or management capacity overseeing multi-person field teams
• Proven track record of managing locate production targets at scale in high-volume, multi-region environments
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the utility locating field with a thorough understanding of locate processes, equipment, and industry best practices
• Proven experience working with multiple utilities across the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama markets with familiarity of regional utility owners, regulatory environments, and one-call requirements in these states
• Experience in fiber, telecom, or broadband network infrastructure strongly preferred
• Proficiency with locate management systems, GIS mapping tools, and Microsoft Office Suite; comfort with AI-integrated operational tools a plus
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability and willingness to travel to field sites and stakeholder meetings as required
• Strong leadership and people management skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret field production data and translate insights into operational decisions
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills for managing contractor and utility owner relationships
• Experience managing locate production targets at scale in high-volume, multi-region environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered
• Experience working with multiple utilities across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama markets with familiarity of regional utility owners, regulatory environments, and one-call requirements in these states
• Experience in fiber, telecom, or broadband network infrastructure strongly preferred
• Regular travel to active construction and locate sites, regional offices, utility owner meetings, and field teams across Wire 3’s operating markets

Desired Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in utility locating, underground infrastructure, or field operations
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or management capacity overseeing multi-person field teams
• Proven track record of managing locate production targets at scale in high-volume, multi-region environments
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the utility locating field with a thorough understanding of locate processes, equipment, and industry best practices
• Experience working with multiple utilities across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama markets
• Familiarity with regulatory environments and one-call requirements in these states
• Experience in fiber, telecom, or broadband network infrastructure strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability and willingness to travel to field sites and stakeholder meetings as required
• Strong leadership and people management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with locate management systems, GIS mapping tools, and Microsoft Office Suite; comfort with AI-integrated operational tools a plus
• Analytical mindset able to interpret field production data and translate insights into operational decisions
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills for managing contractor and utility owner relationships