Glass Roots Construction, LLC · 23 hours ago
Vice President of Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expGlass Roots Construction (GRC) is a fiber optic utility construction firm seeking a Vice President of Operations for the California area. This key executive leadership role involves overseeing all telecom and utility construction operations, shaping strategy, and building high-performing teams to drive growth and operational excellence.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight of all operational functions, including project delivery, safety, quality, and field operations
Lead strategic planning and execution for growth, efficiency, and expansion into new markets
Manage budgets, P&L performance, and operational forecasting across multiple regions
Build, mentor, and lead a strong leadership team of Directors, Managers, and field personnel
Champion a culture of safety as a core value. Ensuring proactive practices, zero-incident mindset, and continuous improvement in all field operations
Drive adoption of new technologies, best practices, and process innovations to ensure operational excellence and scalability
Partner with executive leadership on business development opportunities and client relationships
Monitor risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues
Oversee subcontractor performance to optimize cost and quality
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in telecom and utility construction
Proven ability to manage large, complex infrastructure projects (fiber, outside plant, aerial/underground)
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility
Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams that consistently raise the bar
Deep understanding of permitting, safety leadership, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of driving safety excellence (not just compliance)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and regional offices
Preferred
Experience scaling operations across multiple regions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Advanced skills in Google Suite and project management software
Benefits
Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(K) contributions
Remote-friendly team with flexibility
5 days Sick Leave - Salary
15 days (120 hours) Paid Time Off - Salary
7 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
Company
Glass Roots Construction, LLC
Merging together top level expertise from both the utility construction and network operations industries, Glass Roots Construction avoids many of the communication and network deployment pitfalls often experienced by clients who use traditional fiber optic construction firms.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nathan McGinn
Chief Executive Officer
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