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North Georgia Civil Inc./NGC General Contractors

Telecom Director

Location: Danielsville, GA (Athens-area office). Office-based with regular travel to telecom project sites, markets, and customer meetings across multiple states. Overnight travel is required based on program needs. Candidates need to know that up front.

North Georgia Civil Inc., also known as NGC General Contractors, is a rapidly growing commercial, civil, and telecommunications contractor headquartered in Danielsville, Georgia. The company supports wireless carriers, tower owners, utilities, and infrastructure clients on new-build, colocation, upgrade, power, and civil construction projects across multiple states. Known for quality work, dependable execution, strong communication, and accountability, NGC continues to expand its telecommunications division and is seeking an experienced leader to help drive its next phase of growth.

NGC is seeking a Telecom Director to lead its telecommunications division and oversee up to approximately $30 million in annual program revenue across multiple Project Manager and Construction Manager teams. This executive leadership role is responsible for division profitability, forecasting, backlog management, staffing, customer relationships, operational performance, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced telecom construction leader who can build high-performing teams, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver profitable results while maintaining the company's reputation for quality and accountability.

• Oversee up to approximately $30 million in annual program revenue across tower, civil, DC, modification, new-site build, and telecom construction scopes.
• Own division profitability, forecasting, backlog management, staffing, resource allocation, billing, collections, quality, safety, and risk management.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with wireless carriers, tower owners, turf vendors, and key customers.
• Lead, develop, coach, and hold accountable Project Managers and Construction Managers across multiple markets.
• Establish division goals, review project financial performance and margins monthly, and implement corrective action when projects trend off plan.
• Approve major purchase orders, subcontractor commitments, and pricing strategies in coordination with company leadership.
• Standardize operational processes, reporting, tracking systems, and technology adoption across the division, including AI-assisted operational tools.
• Lead hiring, workforce planning, and resource development to support backlog and growth objectives.
• Resolve major schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer issues quickly and professionally.
• Report division performance, forecasts, risks, and growth opportunities directly to company leadership.

• 7+ years of progressive telecom construction experience, including leadership of Project Managers, Construction Managers, or multi-market program teams.
• Proven experience managing a P&L, program budget, or construction portfolio exceeding $10 million annually.
• Strong knowledge of wireless construction, including new-site builds, colocations, modifications, civil work, and power projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams, develop leaders, improve accountability, and scale operations during growth.
• Strong financial management skills, including forecasting, margin management, billing, collections, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with carriers, tower owners, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Experience with project management software; familiarity with Smartsheet, Google Workspace, and QuickBooks-integrated workflows preferred.
• Comfortable adopting new technology and AI-assisted tools to improve operational performance.
• Willingness to travel regularly across multiple states based on program needs.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required.

• Full-time W-2 position.
• Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year, based on experience, responsibilities, and performance.
• Weekly pay.
• Quarterly performance bonus eligibility when the telecom division meets established profability requirements
• 3% SIMPLE IRA company match after 3 months for eligible employees.
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Vehicle allowance may be provided based on role requirements.
• Company-provided laptop and dual monitors.
• Office-based position with regular travel to telecom project sites, customer meetings, and markets across multiple states.

NGC offers an opportunity to lead a rapidly growing telecommunications division with significant autonomy and direct influence on the company's success. As a family-owned, team-oriented contractor, the company empowers its leaders to improve processes, develop people, strengthen customer relationships, and drive profitable growth without unnecessary corporate bureaucracy. This role provides a true leadership seat at the table for an experienced telecom professional ready to make a lasting impact.

North Georgia Civil Inc. encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.