Job Description

About Us:

Motive is a full service, self-performing, turnkey, infrastructure solutions provider for the wireless and wireline telecommunications industry. We are a single point of accountability for designing, building, upgrading, and maintaining your networks. No project hands-off minimizes overall development time & cost and maximizes quality control. Our areas of expertise are Site Acquisition, Architecture, Engineering & Design, Project & Construction Management, Installation & Maintenance, Product Sales & Distribution.

Purpose and Scope:

The Director of OSP is responsible for overseeing work performed by a construction team. They provide quality control and accountability for technical expertise, operational effectiveness, deadlines and ultimately customer satisfaction.

• Inspects work quality.
• Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of the accounting for reporting of project status and budgetary oversight.
• Optimizes any existing OSP infrastructure.
• Drives the development of consistent execution of operationally efficient and effective processes.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial reports and statements.
• Reviews key performance indicators and service level agreements and proactively moves to improve performance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Develops and executes plans to meet customer needs and improve overall customer experience.
• Develops, implements and monitors project status and establishes internal controls as well as key operational management controls.
• Builds and enhances a strong team that provides proactive support and results-driven execution.
• Stays abreast of current trends and emerging developments within the industry.
• Uses best practices.
• Manages and coaches employees.
• Communicates newly discovered or determined opportunities for business.
• All other duties as required.

Leadership & Management

• Strong program management skills, capable of directing multiple teams, contractors, and vendors across large geographic areas.
• Ability to establish KPIs, track progress, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Effective at developing and enforcing construction standards, safety protocols, and QA/QC processes.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams, city officials, customers, and stakeholders.

Skills / Other:

• Deep understanding of fiber network design, architecture, and construction standards.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, fiber schematics, and GIS-based mapping tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards (TIA/EIA, NEC, NESC) and best practices.
• Experience with safety compliance, quality control, and cost management for OSP projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed for site reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Commitment to building reliable, high-quality networks and exceptional customer delivery.

Education & Certifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent, required. Higher degree or certificate in related area, strongly desired.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Clean and current Driver's license (MVR check) in the applying State.
• Industry certifications such as FOA CFOS (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist) or PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification a plus.

Experience:

• 10+ Years of experience in telecommunications construction and OSP network deployment.
• 10+ Years of management and leadership experience at the director and/or executive levels in a telecommunications environment, preferred.
• Proven subject matter expertise in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) deployment methods, particularly micro-trenching, aerial and underground fiber installation, fiber distribution, and network maintenance.
• Hands-on knowledge of fiber optic splicing, testing (OTDR, OLTS), and troubleshooting.
• Experience overseeing large-scale, multi-phase deployment programs, from planning and permitting to customer delivery and service activation.
• Familiarity with municipal permitting, utility coordination, and right-of-way requirements.

Salary: $140-150K

DISCLAIMER:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Motive Energy Telecommunications provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Motive Energy Telecommunications complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Motive Energy Telecommunications expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected categories. The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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