What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Fiber Infrastructure Development position at Delta Oaks Group?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Who We Are
Delta Oaks Group is a multi-discipline engineering, inspections, and consulting firm delivering end-to-end site development across: fiber, telecommunications, energy, utility, and commercial markets. We were founded on two guiding principles—provide superior client service and hire and retain exceptional talent—because our success is built on the strength of our relationships and the people who power them. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership and hard work, instilled by founders who value accountability while championing a culture of respect for our employees, clients, and partners.
What You'll Do
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Set the Enterprise Fiber Strategy
- Own the development (feasibility → construction → handoff) playbook for DCI, long-haul, metro, and campus builds (OSP with ISP handoff), including route diversity, resiliency, acceptance criteria, and documentation standards.
- Define KPIs for safety, design, quality, schedule, and cost; drive continuous improvement and standardization
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Lead Programs End-to-End
- Lead project scoping, pricing, scheduling, workforce planning, and the development and evaluation of production KPIs
- Develop, scale and implement multi-market programs/protocols that govern the fiber infrastructure development process from feasibility → audit → design → permitting → construction → testing → handoff.
- Govern QA/QC for feasibility, permitting, plan sets, splice schematics, BOMs, redlines/as-builts; ensure complete OTDR and power-meter acceptance packages.
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Client Engagement & Growth
- Leverage your network to originate and expand enterprise programs; shape SOWs, pricing, and proposals; serve as executive sponsor.
- Lead and participate in Client facing conversations to understand Client needs, resolve issues, serves as an escalation point and deepens Client Relationships
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ROW, Easements & Complex Stakeholders
- Direct ROW/permitting across DOTs, municipalities/counties, utilities, and railroads; oversee MOT/TCP/TTCP, inspections, and compliance.
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People & Partners
- Build, coach, and scale a high-performing team (PMs, designers, field engineers, inspectors)
- Expand and manage a vetted partner bench (splicing/testing, pullers, contractors, consultants) with clear performance SLAs.
Who You Are
- Enterprise Builder with 10 years’ experience delivering fiber networks at scale (DCI, long-haul, metro, and campus/DC), with repeatable multi-market results.
- OSP Leader: Deep OSP engineering/construction leadership and practical fluency
- Holistic Fiber Infrastructure Developer: Expert understanding of the full fiber development life-cycle (design, permitting, construction, testing, acceptance)
- Networked & Commercially Savvy: Robust relationships with enterprise buyers, carriers, and specialty contractors; strong SOW/pricing and executive communication
- Comfortable leading teams using AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS/QGIS, 3-GIS/OSPInsight, Bluebeam and common test gear; highly preferred
- Safety-Driven, Client-Centric, Good-Natured with Grit: You model our culture—servant leadership, clear communication, and accountability.
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in engineering, Construction Management, or related field—or equivalent experience leading OSP/Fiber/Data Center programs.
- Proficiency reviewing and approving CAD/GIS deliverables for fiber infrastructure; ability to coach teams on standards.
- Proven track record across field verifications, expansions, network maintenance, OSP construction oversight and easement development.
- Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executive clients and internal leadership.
- Based or willing to relocate to Raleigh, NC, NoVA/DC/Baltimore, or NJ/NY Metro/Eastern PA; willing to travel ~30% regionally
Why Delta Oaks Group
- Culture of Excellence: Transparency, respect, and hard work—every day.
- Growth & Development: Ongoing training, mentorship, and a clear path to broader enterprise leadership and P&L scope.
- Meaningful Impact: High-visibility fiber & data center programs that connect enterprises and communities to critical infrastructure.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive base performance bonus, medical/dental, 401(k), PTO, flexible work arrangements—and aligned incentives for leaders who bring a book of business.
Flexible work from home options available.