Director of Construction

Director of Construction | Ripple Fiber

We are looking for a Director of Construction to join our growing team in Cook County/DuPage County, IL.

About Ripple Fiber

Our mission is to provide access to the best internet for life, while bridging the digital divide, using advanced technology aimed at improving people’s lives. Our technology has proven successful in other countries around the world and has provided ease of access to more opportunities from an education, entertainment, and employment perspective.

We have achieved the above by providing faster, more stable fiber internet connection, providing each user with their own bandwidth without needing to share with anyone else. Simply put, the capacity of fiber is a lot faster than copper and is the internet of the future.

Our aim is to provide this internet access to over 3 million homes over the next 7 years, across various states.

About our culture

We are a dynamic fast growing, fast paced, innovative company filled with ambitious, self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. We are people centric and place emphasis on employee experience, career growth and development.

About the role

The Director of Construction is responsible for leading and directing all aspects of new site development. The role will work with leadership to define construction strategy, drive execution, and deliver results to meet business goals and objectives. The Director of Construction will work to build and grow the overall construction team, and culture. The position will work closely with all departments in the company including operations, sales, engineering, and finance to help deliver the best service to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the performance of the construction staff on projects.
• Deliver excellence in customer satisfaction from pre-construction through closing.
• Manage the planning, design review, budget, and execution of site development.
• Ensure the projects of the company are completed within the restraints of cost, time, quality, and budget.
• Provide accurate reporting of money spent, pending, and completed work, and accidents/damages.
• Communicate with city officials about work efforts, damages, and completion dates.
• Ensure all job site activities comply with the company’s established safety policies and procedures as well as with OSHA/EPA requirements.
• Ensure all communities meet established appearance standards once work is finished.
• Assist as needed during all phases of broadband construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Seven (7) or more years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field preferred.
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry and its practices.
• Ability to lead and drive execution of projects.
• Knowledge of safety practices pertaining to underground and aerial construction.
• Strong communication skills across all departments in the organization as well as with vendors, professional contacts, and vendors.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including 401k packages), various perks and opportunities for growth and development. If you believe you are a fit from a role and culture perspective, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter for consideration.

Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.