Vice President / General Manager – OSP Construction (South Region)
RemoteUnited States or Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage project and construction management teams delivering complex Outside Plant (OSP) construction projects across the South region. Oversee day-to-day field operations, including in-house crews, subcontractors, inspections, and quality control activities, while resolving complex operational issues outside standard procedures. Develop an end-to-end OSP construction delivery model, recruit and grow the regional organization, and onboard subcontractors to support construction demand. Build strong relationships with regional clients, utilities, municipalities, and vendors, and partner with the bids team to support RFPs, estimates, and execution strategies. Ensure alignment between regional operations, engineering, business development, and financial objectives. Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all South construction activities. Requires 10+ years of leadership experience in Telecom OSP construction, frequent travel throughout the South region, and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Telecom OSP Construction
- significant experience on the contractor or services-provider side
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale OSP construction programs
- 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
- Willingness to travel frequently throughout the South region
Desired Qualifications
- advanced degree
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