Director of Field Operations

Role Summary Senior field execution leader responsible for getting the scope built safely, productively, and without avoidable downtime, coordinating crews, live-network MACs, and day-to-day delivery across the data hall floor. Role Summary Senior field execution leader responsible for getting the scope built safely, productively, and without avoidable downtime, coordinating crews, live-network MACs, and day-to-day delivery across the data hall floor. Key Responsibilities Lead all on-site field execution for fiber and low-voltage scope across shifts, zones, and subcontractors; translate the build plan into daily crew assignments, workface readiness, and measurable production targets. Own field safety, permit-to-work discipline, pre-task briefings, housekeeping, and compliance with client and construction site rules; stop work and elevate when conditions are unsafe or nonconforming. Direct live-floor MACs and maintenance windows using approved MOP, SOP, and EOP controls, rollback planning, outage avoidance, and coordination with network operations and client stakeholders. Oversee installation quality for rack and cabinet build-out, bonding, cable dressing, fusion splicing, MPO/MTP trunk and cassette deployment, labeling, and test readiness. Manage field test and remediation workflows including OTDR, OLTS / Tier 1 / Tier 2 certification, defect triage, retest closure, and documentation traceability. Coordinate materials, tools, lifts, access, and manpower with inventory, project management, and technical leads so crews remain productive and constraints are removed early. Report daily progress, manpower, safety observations, quality issues, and recovery actions to project leadership; drive punch-list closure and readiness for turnover. Required Skills And Knowledge Associate degree or diploma in Electronics, Telecommunications, Network Technology, or related field; bachelor's degree beneficial. Strong field leadership experience running structured cabling and fiber crews in active data center or mission-critical environments. Hands-on execution depth in MPO/MTP trunk and cassette deployment, fusion splicing, cabinet and rack build-out, telecom bonding, and airflow-conscious cable management. Working mastery of fiber testing and certification methods including OTDR and OLTS / Tier 1 / Tier 2, with the ability to interpret failures and direct remediation. Demonstrated ability to manage live-network MAC activity without unplanned downtime through disciplined change control, method statements, and escalation management. Strong coordination, quality, and documentation discipline across redlines, daily reports, inspection checklists, and turnover records. Calm decision-making under schedule pressure, with the presence to lead multiple crews and vendors in a safety-first manner. Certifications / Training Required: BICSI Installer 2 or BICSI Technician certification or equivalent demonstrable data center field execution expertise. Preferred: FOA fiber certification, manufacturer splicing / test-platform training, OSHA 30, and lift / equipment operator qualifications as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iron Systems, Inc