Director, OSP Engineering, Midwest

OUR VALUES At Ezee Fiber, our value lies in delivering Speed, Simplicity, and Service in everything we do. We empower our employees to move fast, work smart, and serve customers with excellence. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in helping us provide fast, reliable, and straightforward connectivity solutions to the communities we serve. We are committed to building a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus—where everyone contributes to making Ezee Fiber the easiest and most trusted fiber provider in the industry. JOB SUMMARY The Director, OSP Engineering is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and executing the engineering strategy that supports Ezee Fiber’s network expansion across multiple markets. This individual will lead the transformation and scaling of the OSP Engineering function—driving standardization, operational rigor, and design excellence across the organization. This role requires an executive mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into engineering execution. The Director will serve as a strategic partner to Construction, Operations, and executive leadership, ensuring that network design is optimized for speed-to-market, cost efficiency, and long-term scalability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Strategic Leadership & Execution Define and execute the regional OSP engineering strategy in alignment with enterprise growth objectives Build, scale, and lead a multi-market engineering organization focused on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement Establish standardized engineering frameworks, design criteria, and best practices to drive consistency and scalability Operational Excellence Drive end-to-end engineering execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Implement process improvements that enhance design quality, reduce cycle times, and increase throughput Oversee design validation, ensuring all engineering outputs meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements Cross-Functional Partnership Serve as a key partner to Construction, Field Engineering, and Operations to ensure seamless project delivery Collaborate with executive leadership to provide visibility into project status, risks, and performance metrics Align engineering priorities with market expansion strategies, including direct support of the Washington market Vendor & Stakeholder Management Lead vendor strategy and oversight, ensuring external partners deliver high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions Evaluate and approve vendor-produced designs to ensure alignment with Ezee Fiber standards Influence internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and results Technical & Financial Stewardship Ensure the integrity and efficiency of OSP network design, including fiber routing, conduit systems, and pole line infrastructure Identify opportunities to optimize network performance and reduce capital and operational expenditures Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to support business objectives Talent Leadership Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation Provide mentorship and leadership development to build a sustainable engineering organization SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise one or more employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, GIS, or a related field required. 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in OSP engineering, telecommunications, or FTTH network design. Demonstrated success leading multi-market teams and scaling engineering operations in a high-growth environment Deep expertise in fiber network design, including underground and aerial construction methodologies Strong proficiency with ArcGIS/ESRI and engineering design tools Proven ability to drive process improvement, operational efficiency, and cost optimization Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and capital projects Executive presence with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization Highly analytical, strategic, and results-driven CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver’s License PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel up to 40–50% to support active construction markets, field engineering teams, and network deployment initiatives TOTAL REWARDS Competitive compensation package Health, Dental and Vision insurance 401k match Paid time off and other generous benefit programs Tuition reimbursement COMPENSATION USD $135,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr. WHY JOIN US? At Ezee Fiber, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. As the Director, OSP Engineering you will play a critical role in building a new function that directly impacts our company’s growth and success. Join us and shape the future of the telecommunications industry with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We are seeking candidates that are legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr