Director of Facilities and Wireless Operations (COO) - Telecommunications

Want to help keep communities and critical institutions connected with cutting-edge technology?

Join a trusted regional telecommunications provider delivering high-speed internet, phone, wireless voice, and LTE data across fiber and microwave networks. Supporting schools, hospitals, government agencies, and local residents, the organization combines robust infrastructure with innovative solutions to ensure reliable, high-capacity connectivity. With a culture focused on accessibility and growth, the team empowers every member, including those with disabilities, to get the most from its services while expanding its reach across the region.

If you’re ready to make a real impact on local communications and technology, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the wireless network is operating in a high quality and high reliability manner.
• Manages all contracts pertaining to the operation of the wireless network and maintains relationships with switching partners.
• Recommends new network infrastructure installations based on demands and evolving funding mechanisms.
• Provides project management for various projects up to and including complex capital developments.
• Ensures that FCC license requirements are met at a strict level.
• Ensures access to up-to-date wireless handsets, devices and services through testing and vendor relationships.
• Supervises wireless support staff members.
• Responsible for keeping remote, off-grid power systems running in a high reliability fashion.
• Supervises the Purchasing and Facilities Manager and monitors procurement activities and the repair and return of electronic and other equipment.
• Oversees all agreements and contracts for lease space, co-locate agreements, tower space rental agreements, and site agreements in coordination with the Purchasing and facilities manager.
• Maintains corporate vehicle fleet by managing care and maintenance of vehicles, procuring new vehicles and disposing of vehicles as needed.
• Oversees ongoing maintenance of all buildings, grounds, structures, and wireless network infrastructure. Visits offices, warehouses, buildings, & facilities to ensure proper operations and maintenance. Oversees security for all physical facilities.
• Prepares annual departmental budget, administers budget, and tracks budgeted items in comparison to actual expenses.
• Coordinates and provides information for routine audits including activities, purchases, inventory control, facilities operations and security.
• Ensures emergency response preparedness for facilities operations and purchasing functions.
• Ensures facilities work orders and job orders are properly closed out or completed. Ensures timely completion of forms or forwarding of information to maintain accurate facilities and purchasing records.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with other departments and personnel.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by executive management.

Skills/Must have:

• Knowledge of 
  • RUS specifications, NEC and NESC codes.
  • equipment, material and service purchasing to support construction and maintenance operations.
  • vehicle maintenance requirements.
  • wireless spectrum and transmission principles.
  • cellular telecommunications systems. 
  • microwave transport equipment.
  • antenna systems.
  • AC and DC power distribution and generation systems.
  • company policies and procedures.
  • management principles and practices.
  • company products and services, Federal and State laws, and industry practices.
• Skill in 
  • operating various office equipment such as personal computer, Microsoft Office, copier, shredder, various software programs, email, and telephone systems.
  • oral and written communication.
  • assessing physical integrity of structures.
  • identifying maintenance needs related to buildings and facilities.
• Ability to
  • communicate with customers, employees, consultants, contractors, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
  • organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
  • accomplish on-site review of facilities in varying and often extreme climactic conditions.
  • prepare and negotiate contracts, agreements, and leases.
  • obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • make sound decisions using information at hand.
  • effectively manage personnel.

Benefits: 

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401k Matching
• bonus

Salary:

• $130,000-$200,000 base salary per annum