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VP of Network Operations Engineering

Tract

Reno, Nevada

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$175,000–$250,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Broadband, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Support, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Documentation, ESRI, Engineering, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geographic Information System Software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Industry Standards, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Share, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Support, Network Topology, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Performance Metrics, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Resource Management, Revenue Growth, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Service Delivery, Software Design, Startup, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Target Marketing, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Reno, Nevada
POSTED
10 days ago

Position Overview

The VP of Network Operations Engineering oversees the day-to-day operations of the network investments, 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 network business objectives

Budget & Resource Management

  • Optimize CAPEX and OPEX budgets related to conduit and fiber, manage operational policies, and allocate resources effectively

Network 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

  • Bachelor’s 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: [$175,000 - $250,000] 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 organization's 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  

info@tract.com

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