Job Description

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Project Management will oversee all aspects of project execution and delivery, ensuring operational excellence in our construction project services for fiber optic networks. This individual will build and lead the Project Management Office (PMO), drive the implementation of best practices, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting directly to the CEO, the SVP will drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and lead a high-performing team to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with industry standards.

This position is on-site in Boca Raton, FL (not hybrid/remote). Must have solid experience as a Senior Leader of a Project Management department in the Telecom Construction industry (specifically Outside Plant, Fiber-To-The-Home Construction).

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the company’s primary representative in all client interactions, ensuring professionalism and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to address and resolve project-related issues.
• Standardize processes across the entire project management organization to build the PMO.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of project managers, site supervisors, and support staff.
• Leverage technology to streamline project tracking, reporting, and resource allocation.
• Review project progress, identify productivity challenges, and implement proactive solutions.
• Approve and monitor work plans, packages, and project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Support and enforce the site quality plan, ensuring all inspections and documentation are completed on schedule and prepared for final turnover.
• In collaboration with the Head of Field Construction, oversee procurement schedules, material deliveries, and inventory management to avoid delays.
• Drive project controls, such as productivity tracking, equipment scheduling, and risk management.
• Oversee project budget conversion, cost forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Negotiate and approve change orders, ensuring contract compliance and financial alignment.
• Maintain detailed project records, correspondence, and daily reporting.
• Develop and maintain master project schedules, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Support talent acquisition and resource planning by working with Human Resources to staff projects effectively.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports, fostering professional development and teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of project experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a team.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, specifically in telecommunications and fiber optic construction (FTTH, OSP).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Project Oversight:

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple fiber optic construction projects, from initiation to closeout.
• Ensure all projects meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies to address challenges proactively.

About Us:

As turnkey fiber build experts, ByVerTek, LLC supports large MSOs and telcos, overbuilders, municipal power companies and other clients who build, upgrade and maintain the physical infrastructure that delivers high-speed internet, video, voice and wireless services. The company manages and performs projects related to the aerial and underground construction and engineering functions that carry these services, from residential and commercial builds to state-wide fiber network expansions. For more information, please visit ByVerTek.com.

We offer our employees:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
• Eleven (11) Company-observed Holidays per year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Company-paid Short-term disability coverage and Basic Life/AD & D insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance coverage for employees and their families
• Voluntary Long-Term disability coverage
• Supplemental benefits plan to assist with out-of-pocket expenses
• Flexible Spending accounts

ByVerTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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