VP of Operations Engineering

Position Overview

The VP of Operations Engineering oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization translating corporate strategy into actionable plans managing budgets and ensuring alignment with long-term goals. This role is hands-on requiring strategic vision operational execution and engineering skills.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key areas:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with executives to cascade corporate goals and develop operational strategies that support business objectives

Budget & Resource Management

• Optimize CAPEX and OPEX budgets manage operational policies and allocate resources effectively

Team Development

• Mentor and lead a high-performing operations/engineering teams fostering accountability leadership succession planning and a culture of continuous improvement

Network Reliability

• Oversee the tactical health of the physical OSP network topology prioritizing installations preventative maintenance and rapid network repair

Project & Risk Management

• Guide teams using project management tools to deliver milestones safely on time and within budget

Compliance & Safety

• Enforce rigorous health safety and 811 regulations embedding a proactive safety culture and tracking QA workflows and KPIs

Procurement & Partnerships

• Manage relationships with vendors partners and municipal authorities securing rights-of-way and permits

Process Improvement

• Implement operational/engineering best practices to enhance productivity reduce costs and improve service delivery

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement business development strategies plans and processes to achieve growth targets expand market share and increase revenue

Network Design and Engineering

• Develop detailed OSP network designs including fiber routes conduit systems pole attachments handholes cabinets and other supporting infrastructure
• Perform site surveys and field validation to ensure design accuracy and identify potential challenges
• Utilize design software such as GIS and CAD to prepare construction drawings splicing schematics and as-built documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations as well as industry standards

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Project Management Telecommunications Engineering or related degree.
• 10 years of progressive leadership in telecom/broadband OSP engineering and fiber construction.
• In lieu of degree 15 years of progressive leadership in telecom/broadband OSP engineering and fiber construction.
• 5 years vendor management experience
• 5 years managing budgets of (25MM-100MM)
• 5 years building and managing teams of 5-10
• Expertise in fiber optic networks splicing testing and construction standards
• Proficiency with project management software and GIS systems
• Strong leadership analytical & problem solving abilities to make critical decisions with little input from others
• Self-motivated low-ego leader with high emotional intelligence transparency and respect for teams and partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Start-up experience
• Experience with 3 GIS and/or ESRI

Travel Requirement: 25%

Expected Salary Range: $175000 - $250000 Base Salary Discretionary Bonus

Tract Employment

Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

Tract is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions please contact us at .

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