Vice President of OSP Engineering

Vice President of OSP Engineering

Department: Fiber - Fiber Network Design and Implementation Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nephi, UT

Reporting To: Vance Gadd

Description

The VP of OSP Engineering is a critical leadership role that oversees Outside Plant Engineering Services for a region of the US. The VP leader has P&L responsibilities for the region and is responsible for all engineering and implementation projects. This individual will lead a 50-to-100-person
team of an OSP organization comprised of managers, engineers, technicians, field residents, and inspectors to deliver a balanced engineered product, both in the office and the field. The team will simultaneously manage multiple projects and resources, define good quality control measures, and be responsible for each project's technical aspects.

The VP will be responsible for developing strong relationships with JSI's customers across the region. The individual will advise customers on the expansion of their broadband networks, may present plans to customers' boards, and will represent JSI for the region.

Major Job Elements

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with JSI customers in the region.
• Manages region financials, including revenue, margins, and resource utilization.
• Represents JSI in regional association meetings.
• Builds and enhances a strong team that provides high-quality engineered products to execute and implement OSP projects to support clients in the telecommunications & broadband service provider industries.
• Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of the engineered products, including plans and specifications, construction contracts, construction management, scheduling, project status reporting, and budgets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor proper project status reporting and establish internal controls to manage personnel and operational costs.
• Monitors and assesses current trends and emerging developments within the broadband industry to ensure the Company's compliance and expertise.
• Manages and coaches employees to increase engagement and strengthen professional development.
• Continually strive to develop talent within the engineering organization to promote individual development and career growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with market-level OSP construction personnel.
• Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.
• Intrastate and regional travel is required at a rate of more than 20%. Based on business opportunities and client requirements, responsibilities may require evening and weekend work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to make decisions for large and small-scope projects with minimal oversight.
• Requires an end-to-end understanding of OSP, planning, engineering, and construction.
• Direct experience with RUS specifications is a plus.
• Knowledge of FTTH, copper, HFC, and OSP networking and a good understanding of external resource sourcing.
• Employee advocate, creating a positive work environment by listening and responding to employee feedback, issues, questions, and concerns on time.
• Leadership and strategic management skills to develop, coach, and direct a team's performance to meet schedules and objectives.
• Proven ability to adjust quickly to shifting priorities, multiple demands, ambiguity, and rapid change.

Education and Experience:

• Preferably, a Professional Engineer (PE) license with ten (10) or more years of experience in a related field (i.e., utility engineering, construction, fiber, telecommunications).
• MBA

Benefits

At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• Educational opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.