Vice President, OSP Construction (FTTH Deployment)

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📍 Detroit, MI | Elkhart, IN | Indianapolis, IN | Chicago, IL (Local presence required)

We’re partnering with a fast-growing broadband infrastructure company that’s transforming how communities connect. As Vice President of OSP Construction, you’ll take the lead on Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) construction strategy and execution across multiple markets driving scale, quality, and speed in every build.

If you’re a hands-on construction leader who thrives in growth environments and knows how to deliver complex FTTH deployments on time and on budget, this role is built for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all FTTH construction projects from planning through activation across multiple regions.
• Develop and execute deployment strategies to hit mileage, passings, and timeline goals.
• Build and mentor high-performing internal teams; reduce reliance on external contractors.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality metrics to ensure operational excellence.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance.
• Partner across engineering, operations, and leadership to align construction plans with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.

What You Bring

• 10 years leading large-scale FTTH / OSP construction projects (required).
• Strong background in OSP construction, permitting, make-ready, and fiber activation.
• Proven success managing multi-market builds and distributed field teams.
• Expertise in construction budgeting, forecasting, and financial accountability.
• Ability to interpret fiber prints, BOMs, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of broadband infrastructure in the Midwest—leading a high-growth organization’s construction engine from the front lines. You’ll have executive visibility, real autonomy, and a mission-driven mandate to connect communities with reliable, high-speed fiber.