Construction Subcontractor Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Department: Operations

Location: United States

Vice President / General Manager – OSP Construction (Midwest) is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and performance of the company’s Outside Plant (OSP) construction operations across the Midwest Region (MW). This role provides strategic and operational oversight of project management, field construction, subcontractor management, and vendor partnerships, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Lead and manage project and construction management teams delivering complex OSP construction projects across the MW region.
• Oversee day-to-day OSP field operations, including in-house crews, subcontractors, inspections, and quality control activities.
• Resolve complex operational and project issues outside standard procedures, in coordination with cross-functional leadership.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve an end-to-end OSP construction delivery model, including standardized processes, systems, reporting, and tracking.
• Recruit, develop, and grow the OSP Construction organization within the MW region.
• Identify, onboard, and manage regional subcontractors and additional resources to support construction demand while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional clients, utilities, municipalities, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Clearly and consistently communicate expectations, schedules, and performance standards to internal teams and external partners.
• Manage and strengthen construction vendor relationships and long‑term strategic partnerships.
• Partner with the bids and proposals team to lead and support construction‑related input for RFPs, estimates, schedules, and execution strategies for the region.
• Serve as the senior operational leader for all OSP construction‑related technical and operational matters within the MW region.
• Ensure alignment between regional construction operations, engineering, business development, and financial objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across all MW construction activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in telecom OSP construction, with significant experience on the contractor or services-provider side.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale OSP construction programs, with strong knowledge of regional permitting, utilities, and municipal requirements.
• Proven ability to manage project teams, field operations, subcontractors, and inspection processes across multiple states.
• Experience building scalable construction processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Hands‑on experience supporting bids, proposals, and RFP responses from a construction execution perspective.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, and risk management in OSP construction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
• Required to be physically present and actively operate within the Midwest region to support regional execution and oversight.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the MW region.

• Commission Plan Based on Performance
• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
• Whole Life Insurance
• 401k Plan
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities