Telecommunications Director jobs in Dallas, TX

Description

TAK Communications is a leading national telecommunications and broadband service provider that offers full value chain communications services and solutions to its customers across the US, from project management, engineering, and construction to drops, fulfilment and door-to-door sales in over 40 states. TAK Communications prides itself on being a trusted business partner for its customers in the broadband and communications sector, providing solutions that exceed their expectations.

With our continued growth, we are looking for a Director of Operations to join our team in the Dallas, TX area. The Director of Operations will provide management and strategic direction for construction projects and teams across a regional footprint.

The Role

• Provide daily management and strategic direction for multi-state projects and teams
• Manage internal and external resources to achieve project deadlines and goals
• Actively lead start-up process of new construction activities and/or regional acquisitions; identify/assess risk, manage cost expectations, define project scope, schedule, quality, and feasibility to ensure concept decisions become reality
• Routinely visit project sites, working with local leaders and teams
• Actively manage and solve for supply chain issues, demonstrating collaboration and creativity
• Provide top level customer relationship management
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure proper financial management of projects: establish project level budgets while maintaining local operating budgets
• Manage monthly and annual department P&L budgets; providing additional reports and metrics as required
• Provide mentoring and direction to team, developing an internal talent bench
• Create measurable standards of performance and consistently measure performance against established goals
• Lead with safety as the #1 priority: ensuring all teams follow company safety standards and all federal, state and local laws
• Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant underground construction, aerial, coax and fiber experience, including significant experience in a leadership role required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering and/or equivalent work experience a plus
• OSHA 20 Certification (or ability to obtain) is preferred
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)
• Network and asset knowledge and planning to include Aerial and Underground assets and network inventory knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel, Word and Outlook
• Open to a variety of schedules; evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to travel daily as needed, /- 50% annually as business needs require
• Ability to build and cultivate positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to complete work indoors, outdoors, in tight spaces and elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, sitting, and working while standing up to 70% of the time
• Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains and job sites
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

Competitive Compensation: $100,000 Depending on Experience

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.