Director of Construction / Fiber Inside and Outside Plant
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Direct Hire
$160k - $180k
The standout feature of this role is full ownership of major fiber construction initiatives. This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership position where you’ll be trusted to make field decisions, drive timelines, and lead teams through complex builds. They are looking for someone who has deep, hands-on experience in telecom construction and can operate independently in high-pressure environments. This role offers the chance to lead critical infrastructure projects, influence large-scale network expansion, and work closely with senior leadership while building and mentoring high-performing teams.
Required Skills & Experience
- 15+ years of experience in telecom construction (OSP/ISP fiber)
- 3–5+ years in a leadership role managing teams or managers
- Strong experience with fiber optic construction practices and materials
- Proven ability to manage largescale construction projects end-to-end
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Ability to read and interpret construction prints and engineering designs
- Strong vendor management and field coordination experience
- Experience working with municipalities, permitting, and ROW processes
- Proficiency with project tracking and reporting tools
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites
- Experience building fiber networks to data centers
- Background working with large telecom or infrastructure providers
- Familiarity with GIS and construction management systems
- Experience managing multiregion or high-volume deployments
Tech Breakdown
- Fiber Optic Construction (OSP/ISP)
- Project Management & Reporting Tools (GIS, tracking systems)
- Oversee fiber construction projects from planning through completion
- Manage and mentor a team of construction managers and field personnel
- Coordinate with vendors, inspectors, and municipalities to ensure progress
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and overall performance
- Conduct site visits and make realtime decisions to keep projects on track
- Ensure compliance with construction standards, safety, and quality expectations
- Track project milestones and maintain accurate documentation and reporting
- Support permitting and engineering teams to resolve issues and delays
- Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on project status
You will receive the following benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for leadership growth and advancement
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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What you didn’t know about us:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
- Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
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