Director, Construction

Ezee Fiber

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$175,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
OUR VALUES:
At Ezee Fiber, our value lies in delivering Speed, Simplicity, and service in everything we do. We empower our employees to move fast, work smart, and serve customers with excellence. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in helping us provide fast, reliable, and straightforward connectivity solutions to the communities we serve. We are committed to building a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus—where everyone contributes to making Ezee Fiber the easiest and most trusted fiber provider in the industry.
 
JOB SUMMARY:

The Director, Construction is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic execution, operational performance,and scalability of fiber construction initiatives across multiple markets. This leader will drive the successful delivery of large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, financial targets, and aggressive deployment timelines.

 

This role requires a highly accountable, solutions-oriented executive who can lead through complexity, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and build high-performing teams while delivering hundreds of concurrent projects with precision and speed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Leadership & Execution

  • Lead end-to-end execution of fiber construction projects, including dark fiber, FTTH, and network expansion initiatives, from planning through final delivery
  • Translate company growth strategy into scalable construction execution plans across multiple regions
  • Establish and enforce operational standards, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure consistent delivery

Operational Excellence & Accountability

  • Own full accountability for project timelines, budget adherence, and quality outcomes across all active construction programs
  • Drive a solutions-first culture, ensuring projects continue progressing regardless of obstacles or cross-functional dependencies
  • Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to protectdelivery timelines and financialperformance

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with Engineering, OSP, Operations, Finance, and Vendor Management to ensure seamless project execution
  • Serve as the executive point of accountability for construction-related updates, escalations, and performance reporting
  • Influence stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, resources, and delivery expectations

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

  • Design, implement, and continuously refine construction workflows, tools, and reporting structures to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Leverage data analytics and reporting to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization
  • Drive standardization across markets to ensure consistency, speed, and cost control

 

Vendor & Financial Management

  • Oversee vendor performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, SLAs, and quality standards
  • Maintain strict financial discipline, ensuring all projects are delivered on budget and accurately invoiced
  • Evaluate vendor partnerships and negotiate improvements to enhance performance and cost efficiency

Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, including construction managers and field leadership
  • Establish a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability across all levels of the organization
  • Coach and develop leaders to ensure succession planning and organizational scalability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervise one or more employees.  Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

plus 8-12 years of experience in OSP construction, fiber deployment, or telecommunications infrastructure.   10+ years of leadership experience, including managing leaders and large-scale, multi-market operations

in telecommunication, fiber OSP construction or residential field operations.

  • Proven ability to deliver high-volume, concurrent projects in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Strong expertise in project management tools, reporting systems, and GIS platforms
  • Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency, cost control, and process improvement
  • Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.
 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to travel up to 50% to project sites, corporate offices, vendor meetings, and other business locations as required.

TOTAL REWARDS:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k match
• Paid time off and other generous benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement 

COMPENSATION: USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr. WHY JOIN US?:
At Ezee Fiber, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. As the Director of Construction, you will play a critical role in building a new function that directly impacts our company’s growth and success. Join us and shape the future of the telecommunications industry with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation.

*We are seeking candidates that are legally authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.

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