General Manager/Sr Director (OSP Construction)

Senior Director / General Manager – Wireline OSP Construction (Wisconsin Market)

Location: Wisconsin (regular in-market presence required)

Open to candidates based in Wisconsin, Illinois, or Michigan

Compensation: ~$185,000 base bonus

Employment Type: Full-time | Exempt

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Director or General Manager to lead and scale wireline OSP construction operations across the Wisconsin market. This executive leader will own both operational performance and financial results, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards.

This role partners closely with executive leadership, clients, and internal teams to drive growth, strengthen market presence, develop high-performing leaders, and continuously improve operational and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership of the assigned market, overseeing both operations and financial performance

• Lead construction and project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution

• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships

• Provide accurate, timely operational and financial reporting to executive leadership

• Drive strategic initiatives that improve productivity, margins, and overall performance

• Identify operational and financial risks and implement effective solutions

• Mentor Division Managers and Project Managers to strengthen leadership capability and results

• Monitor industry trends and proactively adapt market strategy

• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and performance expectations

• Foster a positive, accountable, high-performance culture

Leadership Competencies

Leading Others

• Inspires teams with vision and direction

• Develops future leaders through coaching and mentorship

• Builds alignment, accountability, and engagement

Goal Achievement

• Sets clear, attainable business objectives

• Drives execution and overcomes obstacles

• Delivers consistent results

Teamwork

• Builds trust across functions

• Collaborates toward shared objectives

• Supports team success over individual agendas

Problem Solving

• Analyzes data to drive decisions

• Breaks down complex challenges into actionable solutions

• Implements effective operational improvements

Developing Others

• Invests in training and leadership development

• Provides clear performance feedback

• Holds teams accountable to goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or related field preferred (MBA a plus)

• 10 years of relevant operational leadership experience in construction, telecom, or infrastructure

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics

• Proven ability to lead large, multi-discipline teams

• Exceptional communication and executive presence

• Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive strategic initiatives

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific tools

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-accountability environments