Senior VP of Operations

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The Senior Vice President of Operations of NX Utilities will oversee the field personnel and processes in implementing and maintaining Fiber Optic systems, procedures, quality standards and cost efficiencies in accordance with company standards. This position will work with contractors and employees that engineer, procure, construct and maintain fiber infrastructures. The President will manage processes to service customer contracts in the following areas: underground, aerial, underground, fiber splicing, engineering and ISP and OSP construction.


This position works with multiple contractors to construct efficient and reliable crews and plant that allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs. Position will manage customer obligations, plant reliability, safe operations and efficiency. This position is responsible for business planning (strategic, operational and tactical), as well as ensuring proper coordination among division assets.


Ensure Division is in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as wells as with federal, state, and local regulations. Observe and monitor the competition/market to identify areas of opportunity. Maintain Division’s positive reputation within the community



Must have experience dealing with a construction sub-contractor and in-house model. Fiber construction and aerial & underground construction is a mandatory requirement.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.





•Management of client relationship, warehouse/logistics multi site operations, and client and operations market needs

•Manage the construction and engineering operations and schedules of our customer’s fiber OSP/ISP FTTH network

•Work with support staff to develop construction schedules, monitor production, and ensure adherence to customer schedule/specifications

•Responsible for staffing forecast, directing, placement and replenishment of staff to meet the client’s production requirements

•Management of in house production employees quality and production levels

•Develop strategies and tactics for improving operation efficiencies while improving service levels, employee retention and operational costs

•Provide leadership and assume responsibility for the functional and financial control including development and management of monthly/quarterly and annual budgets

•Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures and maintains effective internal control

•Act as a liaison to Corporate Shared Services, coordinate communication and resolutions to problems and concerns within the operations

•Directly supervises project managers, construction managers and office staff



Requirements :


Desired Qualifications:





•At least 5 to 10 years of Operations Management experience; managing large, highly-complex, OSP/ISP FTTH projects

•Well developed management skills

•Experience coordinating work schedules in a dynamic environment to meet intermediateand completion milestones

•Experience managing OSP/ISP construction and vendor management including selection, contract, and negotiation processes, production tracking and reporting, and project closeout and retainage release

•Knowledge of network drawings, route maps and scopes of work interpreting fiber test results and auditing projects for compliance with scopes of work

•Robust knowledge of inside and outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure, engineering design and construction, and the ability to work cross-functionally to design and build scalable construction, installation and support processes

•Proven ability to motivate personnel in order to balance profitability and growth

•Must have strong oral and written communication skills

•Experience with acquisitions and integration a plus

•Excellent problem solving skills

•Extensive knowledge of the cable and telecommunications industry

•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

•Construction accounting experience preferred

•Must possess exceptional analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail

•Ability to travel, as required






Education and/or Experience


BS in Construction Management preferred or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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listed 09.04.15 • expires 12.03.15