Director, Long Haul OSP Deployment (East)

About this role

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Director, Long Haul OSP Deployment (East)  

Our Director, Long Haul OSP Deployment (East)   is responsible for   leading the   end to end   delivery of long haul OSP deployment programs in the western U.S., with a primary focus on managing 1–2 turnkey engineering and construction contractors across 5–8 simultaneous projects. These builds will   be primarily   greenfield, with occasional overpull components.  

Our Director ensures that each contractor   executes to   the defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards by applying disciplined project management, rigorous contract oversight, and proactive risk mitigation. This role   maintains   strong communication   with internal stakeholders, contractor leadership,   permitting   authorities, and customers. Our Director reports to the Head of Long Haul OSP Deployment.  

NOTE: The team is open to this position working remotely within the United States - The role services the East Coast Time Zone.

Key Responsibilities  

Program & Contractor Management  

• Lead the overall delivery of 5–8 long haul OSP projects executed by 1–2 large turnkey contractors.  

• Serve as the primary operational and contractual interface with turnkey partners, ensuring compliance with all terms, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.  

• Conduct regular contractor performance reviews focused on schedule adherence, budget performance, production rates, safety, and quality.  

• Drive accountability through structured reporting, issue escalation, and corrective action planning when contractor output deviates from expectations.  

Project Planning & Execution  

• Validate each project’s greenfield route scope, fiber counts, structure type, and constructability to ensure clear alignment between requirements and contracted deliverables.  

• Oversee route feasibility and risk analysis to accurately forecast project cost, schedule, and   required   resources before construction begins.  

• Manage and   maintain   project-level schedules and budgets, ensuring turnkey partners update and track progress accurately and transparently.  

• Ensure   timely   submittal and approval of engineering packages,   permitting   applications, traffic control plans, and environmental/regulatory filings.  

Contract Governance & Compliance  

• Own the contract execution strategy, from contract kick off through construction closeout.  

• Monitor contractor compliance with unit pricing, milestone requirements, SLAs, and change-order procedures.  

• Validate quantities, production reports, invoicing accuracy, and adherence to the agreed-upon schedule of values.  

• Ensure change orders are justified, properly documented, and aligned with contractual terms before approval.  

Material & Construction Oversight  

• Oversee   contractor   material forecasting, ordering, receiving, and field distribution to ensure alignment with project timelines.  

• Monitor field production rates and collaborate with project managers and contractors to implement recovery plans if deviations occur.  

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication  

• Deliver   accurate , concise project reporting at both the program and executive levels, including progress summaries, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.  

• Provide   timely   updates to customer teams and internal partners throughout construction.  

• Deliver complete and   accurate  as-built   packages to GIS, network operations, and inventory teams.  

Leadership & Team Development  

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, fostering strong execution discipline and a culture of accountability.  

• Promote continuous improvement in vendor management, project controls, and   long haul   delivery practices.  

• Support cross-functional collaboration with regional OSP teams to ensure program alignment with local initiatives and broader network strategy.  

Education, Experience & Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Construction Management, Telecommunications, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience considered.  

• Business, finance, or project management coursework or degree a plus.  

• Minimum of ten (10) years of successful people leadership experience in large scale network deployment or construction environments.  

• Minimum of ten (10) years managing complex, multiphase telecommunications projects, ideally involving OSP,   long haul   fiber, Ethernet, or wireless networks.  

• Minimum of ten (10) years of OSP construction management experience with   demonstrated   expertise   in   long haul   builds, greenfield construction, and contractor oversight.  

• Extensive experience managing turnkey (EPC) contractors, including tracking deliverables, enforcing contract terms, and driving performance.  

• Proven history of delivering large,  multimillion dollar   fiber deployment programs on schedule and within budget.  

• Experience administering NTIA or similar federal program requirements (e.g.,   Davis Bacon , BABA, environmental assessments).  

• Specific experience navigating complex permitting and regulatory processes such as NEPA, Section 106, Tribal engagement, and ROW negotiations.  

• Strong understanding of OSP construction standards, fiber cable specifications, and   long haul   design principles.  

• Working knowledge of optical network concepts, fiber testing standards, and acceptance criteria.  

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