Vice President OF Engineering

Draftech is a telecom engineering and infrastructure services firm supporting carriers, ISPs, and broadband providers with OSP/fiber and wireless-related engineering. We’re building the organizational backbone to support larger, more complex multi-market programs—and we’re looking for a senior engineering leader to help shape that future. Role Description The Vice President of Engineering is a full-time leadership role with a strong preference for onsite presence in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area. Hybrid or remote arrangements within the US may be considered for exceptional candidates who can maintain a high level of visibility and engagement with the team. This role oversees engineering strategy, execution, and quality across telecom and OSP projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and client requirements. You will architect and lead Draftech’s OSP/fiber engineering organization as we scale into larger, more complex carrier and broadband programs. This role is primarily organizational and strategic: you will design the structure, processes, and organizational infrastructure of the engineering function and help position Draftech for bigger opportunities with Tier 1 carriers, ISPs, and infrastructure partners. You’ll collaborate closely with product, operations, and project teams to prioritize initiatives, manage resource allocation, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, while also engaging with key clients, assessing emerging technologies and tools, and supporting business development through technical expertise and scalable engineering solutions. What You’ll Do Define the future-state OSP engineering organization (org design, roles, career paths) and the supporting infrastructure needed to deliver consistently across multiple clients and markets. Build and institutionalize standards, workflows, and QA/QC processes, along with the systems, documentation, and governance required to operate at scale. Lead and mentor a distributed OSP/fiber engineering team (onshore and offshore), including engineering leaders and managers, and develop the next generation of technical leadership. Establish KPIs for engineering (quality, throughput, utilization, cycle time) and create reporting and review mechanisms that make performance visible and actionable. Design and refine how engineering interfaces with permitting, project management, construction, and product/operations so Draftech operates as one integrated delivery engine. Implement scalable processes for onboarding, training, and knowledge management so new markets and clients can be absorbed without straining delivery. Oversee adoption and optimization of design tools and platforms (AutoCAD, ArcGIS/other GIS, Google Earth, etc.) and embed them into standardized workflows. Partner with executive leadership and sales to shape Draftech’s technical value proposition and align engineering capabilities and organizational infrastructure with our growth strategy. Engage with key clients as a senior technical and organizational leader, helping shape solutions and ensuring engineering delivery meets or exceeds expectations. Assess emerging technologies, tools, and methods that can improve our engineering efficiency, quality, and scalability, and drive thoughtful adoption across the organization. Qualifications Strong engineering management and team leadership skills, with experience guiding multi-disciplinary engineering organizations. Extensive background in telecom, fiber, or broadband infrastructure engineering, ideally including OSP/FTTH environments. 10+ years in telecom OSP / fiber engineering with a strong track record of leading engineering organizations, not just individual projects. 5+ years at Director/VP level or equivalent, responsible for organizational design and the supporting infrastructure (processes, systems, metrics, governance) of an engineering function. Proven ability to define engineering strategy, set technical standards, and implement process improvements at scale. Demonstrated project management capabilities, including planning, risk management, and delivery of complex, multi-site engineering initiatives. Experience designing and implementing scalable engineering operating models: clear roles and career paths, standardized workflows, QA/QC programs, and performance management frameworks. Proficiency in modern engineering and product development practices, including use of contemporary tooling and workflows; experience with platforms such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS or similar GIS tools, and related OSP design systems is a strong advantage. Proven ability to integrate tools and platforms (CAD, GIS, project/PM systems, documentation repositories) into cohesive, repeatable workflows that improve quality and throughput. Experience leading large or rapidly scaling engineering teams (ideally 100+ or multi-location), including offshore/remote resources, and integrating them into a unified delivery model. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with strong executive presence and comfort operating as part of a senior leadership team. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required; advanced degree preferred. PE license (civil, structural, or related) is a plus, as is experience spanning both fiber OSP and wireless backhaul/transport. What We Offer Executive role with ownership of Draftech’s OSP engineering organization and direct influence over how we grow. Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives tied to delivery quality, scalability, and contribution to growth. Opportunity to build a modern, industry-respected engineering organization that serves Tier 1 carriers, ISPs, and broadband providers. On-site leadership presence in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area with a team focused on building something bigger than the sum of its parts. Compensation We offer a competitive and well-structured compensation plan, including performance-based incentives. #J-18808-Ljbffr