Sr. Vice President - OSP Engineering & Construction

What You'll Do:

• Provide strategic leadership for Lumos' OSP Engineering & Construction organization, ensuring successful execution of monthly and annual fiber build objectives.
• Lead and support a team of regional OSP Vice Presidents by fostering accountability, collaboration, and servant leadership while empowering teams to operate successfully.
• Oversee engineering and construction performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company objectives.
• Manage capital expenditures by monitoring project performance, forecasting needs, and ensuring responsible budget stewardship.
• Drive the successful launch of new fiber markets by partnering with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders to establish agreements, construction readiness, and deployment plans.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with local municipalities, engaging directly with community and market leaders to support successful fiber deployment and address key market needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with construction partners, contractors, and vendors to support continued growth and scalability.
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all engineering and construction activities.
• Monitor performance using internal reporting tools and construction dashboards to ensure schedule accuracy, quality, and overall program health.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning, operational improvements, and long-term network expansion initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated servant leadership with a collaborative, team-first management style.
• Strong operational and financial acumen with experience managing large capital construction budgets.
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of OSP engineering, fiber construction methodologies, permitting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Experience using construction management and GIS platforms such as 3GIS, ESRI, or similar technologies.
• Adept at cultivating relationships and influencing key stakeholders, including municipalities, community leaders, and other external partners.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly evolving organization while maintaining focus on execution and results.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Outside Plant Engineering and Construction.
• Executive leadership experience managing large-scale fiber deployment programs.
• Extensive direct experience within a fiber overbuild organization.
• Experience managing capital budgets, contractor performance, and large-scale deployment schedules.
• Proven success building strong partnerships with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional business leaders.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent travel, walking, and standing at active construction sites in varying weather and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and appropriate safety footwear.
• Regular use of computers and standard office equipment, along with the communication and judgment needed to inspect work and coordinate field activity.