Director of Operations, Fiber Construction

TAK Broadband is a leading end-to-end U.S. fiber broadband network construction contractor operating in 42 states. It builds more than just networks; it connects communities to new valuable digital opportunities. TAK offers comprehensive service solutions from construction to drops to fulfillment. TAKs ecosystem of partners allows it to successfully complete every project starting from the first point of conception. This includes engineering teams distributors and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and more than 700 professional technicians.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations in the Tacoma WA area. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of the fiber construction operations in this area ensuring alignment with company goals safety standards and regulatory requirements. The Director will drive cross-functional collaboration optimize processes for scalability and lead teams to deliver high-quality cost-effective results while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Why TAK

• Full Time
• Paid Weekly
• Compensation: $150K - $180K annually DOE
• Full Benefits Package (Medical Dental and Vision)
• Vacation: 120 hours accrued annually
• Sick time: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $25000 Company Paid Life Insurance
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

The Role

• Provide overall operational leadership and oversight across all active markets with accountability for profitability efficiency customer satisfaction and key performance targets
• Lead daily program operations ensuring crews and business partners meet production safety quality completion and cycle-time goals
• Drive accountability across internal teams subcontractors and business partners for productivity cost control quality timeliness and on-time completion
• Oversee scheduling dispatch work allocation and resource planning to maximize operational efficiency and meet program targets
• Serve as a key escalation point for operational issues proactively identifying challenges and ensuring timely resolution in alignment with company performance and quality standards
• Monitor program performance and financial results identifying trends risks and opportunities to improve margins productivity and overall performance
• Partner with Finance and Billing to ensure accurate coding timely invoicing reduction of unbilled work and effective management of past-due accounts
• Ensure all field operations comply with company customer safety quality and regulatory requirements
• Lead process improvement and operational standardization initiatives to improve efficiency productivity service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Support recruiting onboarding training and development of operational leaders employees and business partners to build high-performing teams
• Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence across the program
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership

• 5 years of leadership experience in operations telecommunications utilities construction or a related industry
• Equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and manage the performance of employees subcontractors and business partners
• Strong knowledge of operational management financial performance budgeting billing and profit margins
• Demonstrated success in process improvement workflow optimization and performance management
• Strong understanding of safety regulatory compliance and operational best practices
• Excellent leadership communication organizational problem-solving and customer relationship skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Google Workspace operations management systems and other business software
• Relevant education or training in operations management business construction management telecommunications or a related field
• Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a drivers license is required if the role involves driving
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR Background Check Drug Screen)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

TAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and are committed to providing equal access throughout our employment practices. Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process by contacting