Director Operations, Wireless

Company: ADB Companies
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionTo be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company's mission, vision, and values.
OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.
POSITION TITLE: Director of Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our communities.
ADB is seeking a Director of Operations with extensive knowledge in managing multiple underground fiber and utility installation projects of various sizes and scopes of work nationwide. This role will be the direct manager of field construction crews, Supervisors, and Project Managers; planning, directing, and organizing their day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, knowledge of the telecom industry, and a strong belief in the safety, as well as a strong work ethic and an ALL IN attitude to achieve results.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Direct manager of Project Supervisors and Managers, ADB construction crews, and subcontractors including, but not limited to, onboarding, training, discipline actions, terminations, payroll, performance management, etc.
  
• Manages the ordering of supplies, equipment, and materials for projects
  
• Manages their project financials; WIP, JCR, Cost to completes, etc.
  
• Creates and manages the project plans, schedules, objectives, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of the company's mission, values, and policies
  
• Adhere to and uphold ADB's safety culture on site, led by example and develop the expected safety culture on each project
  
• Manages their divisions scorecard and ensures goals and actions are met
  
• Participates and presents in strategic planning meetings and ADB's internal I404 system- completed buy-in to the Keeley Way
  
• Creates agenda's and leads weekly staff meetings
  
• High level of leadership ability including, but not limited to, making challenging business decisions, gaining a people following, participating in, and driving the company culture, holding others accountable, and managing the outcomes of results
  
• Responsible for estimating and bidding projects
  
• High level of contract understanding ability to create and submit Change Orders
  
• Works closely with support staff including, but not limited to, Human Resource, Recruiting, Fleet, Accounting, etc.
  
• Ability to support a fast paced, demanding work schedule; schedule could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, etc
  
• Performs other position duties as assigned by leadership
  
  SUCCESS FACTORS:
  
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  • Travel Ability Nationwide
    
  • A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
    
  • Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
    
  • A high level of customer centricity
    
  • Strong work ethic with an ALL IN attitude
    
  • Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
    
  • Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
    
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    
  • Exceptional Critical Thinking skills
    
  • Detail Oriented- a high level of attention to detail is required
    
  • A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
    
  • Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
    
  • Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
    
  • Leadership skills- ability to lead an internal team with diverse job functions
    
  • High level of relationship building skills- regular interaction with customers daily
    
  • Ability to be challenged, take constructive feedback, and handle a high level of stressful situations in a professional way
    
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
    
    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    
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    • Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, and driving.
      
    • Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer and fall weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
      
    • May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.
      
    • Must wear common protective safety equipment, such as safety glasses
      
      EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
      
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      • 7+ years' experience in underground and/or aerial utility construction within the telecommunications industry required
        
      • 3-5+ years of high-level leadership experience managing multiple fiber installation construction projects within multiple markets required
        
      • Valid driver license required; CDL license preferred but not required
        
      • Bachelor's in Business/Construction Management degree a plus
        
      • PMP Certification is a plus
        
      • High School Diploma or equivalent required
        
        This position starts at $120,000 a year.
        ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer
        
        This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
        For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

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