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TDS TELECOM Director Construction Operations in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Director - Construction Operations Job Locations US-MT-Helena \| US-MT-Butte \| US-MT-Great Falls \| US-WI-Madison \| US-WI-Appleton ID 2026-29021 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range \$153,800.00 - \$249,900.00 Overview At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact? As the Director of Construction Operations, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader for the Internal Construction Crew\'s (ICC) fiberoptic construction program. In this role, you will guide field execution across underground, aerial, and joint trench teams - ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to ICC\'s high quality standards. You will lead and develop statelevel production teams, driving performance, accountability, and operational excellence across all field activities. Your leadership will be essential in coordinating with the Director of Construction Support to align forecasting, splicing schedules, and overall construction readiness with production goals, enabling your teams to consistently meet and exceed expectations. During at least the first year, travel will be required approximately 30-50% of the time as you build relationships, gain operational visibility, and support teams across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will be located in Helena, Butte or Great Falls, Montana, or in a major TDS construction market in Wisconsin (e.g. Madison, Appleton, Delavan, etc.). Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all field construction operations, including underground, aerial, and joint trench teams. Work cross-functionally with senior leaders to develop company targets for service address completions and on-time project delivery. Establish and communicate department conduit, strand, and fiber footage production goals based on company targets. Partner with state-level ICC managers to develop weekly and monthly build plans, monitor adherence to schedule, and ensure production forecasting is accurate and actionable. Lead resolution of large scale, high-impact escalations, risks, and issues. Ensure ICC leaders have the tools, authority, and support needed to execute effectively. Develop and manage capital and operational... For full info follow application link. Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing. At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here! ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2E69084E6C6643ED