Chief Operating Officer

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Glass Roots Construction, LLC

Chief Operating Officer

Denver, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Glass Roots Construction (GRC) was founded by a team of career telecom and construction professionals and looks to leverage the latest technologies, best in industry equipment, construction and safety practices to build a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm in multiple markets throughout the US. The company has construction projects in CA, CO, and NV.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for managing all aspects of Glass Roots Construction’s (GRC) construction & engineering operations. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building and leading underground and aerial utility construction teams, with a focus on FTTH and Long-Haul fiber optic networks. This position will have responsibility for all aspects of turnkey engineering, permitting & construction management in the region, including hiring, training, equipment & material procurement, selecting & managing subcontractor partners, health & safety, P&L management, crew production, business development and general day-to-day operations. Travel will be required 75-80% and candidates must either reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of GRC’s existing markets (NorCal, NV, UT or CO). Reports to GRC’s CEO.

    ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Overall leadership of engineering & construction, with a focus on crew safety, production and cost management
    • Hiring& training construction crews, subcontractors and support staff consistent with project workloads
    • Assisting with securing all necessary permitting, bonding, and insurance to meet project requirements
    • Proactively looking for possible construction issues and spearheading resolutions
    • Providing detailed production forecasts and updates to the GRC project management team
    • Maintaining accurate production statuses and statistics in GRC’s proprietary project management platform
    • Ensuring compliance with all environmental, cultural, biological and permit requirements
    • Acting as a primary point of contact for municipalities, customers, vendors and subcontractors
    • Developing cost-effective solutions for traffic control, trenching, hard surface restoration, hazmat removal, etc.
    • Management of materials and equipment procurement & inventory
    • Ensuring accurate and timely billing and payables
    • Ensuring compliance with GRC/State/Local/DOT/OSHA health & safety programs
    • Ensuring compliance with customer and vendor contractual requirements
    • Standing up and overseeing emergency and preventative maintenance programs as required
    • Building and managing a robust portfolio of subcontractor partners
    • Assisting President & CEO with proformas and budgets
    • Assessing and driving new market opportunities and presenting solid leads to the President & CEO
    • Assembling, submitting, and tracking RFPs for new projects

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    • 10+ years’ experience in telecommunications underground and aerial construction
    • 10+ years’ experience directly building and managing FTTH aerial and underground construction teams
    • Proven ability to develop and meet production forecasts for complex underground construction projects
    • Thorough understanding of OSP construction techniques & standards
    • Ability to manage and command the respect of field construction crews
    • Ability to work constructively with permitting agencies, DOT/OSHA inspectors and other stakeholders
    • Strong familiarity with budgeting, forecasting and other construction-relevant financial elements
    • Must be proficient in, or able to quickly learn, relevant computer/cloud technologies, Google Suite (Sheets, etc.), Google Maps, Google Earth, Microsoft Suite, Project Management Tools, CRM Software, etc.

    PREFERRED SKILLS

    • Excellent leadership & team building skills
    • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
    • Strong process and documentation orientation, with a focus on continuous improvement
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills

    BENEFITS

    • 401(k)
    • Dental Insurance
    • Health Insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Glass Roots Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.