Director of Construction (Splicing)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior VP, the Director is responsible for directing the activities of a department (s) under his/her direction.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for providing strategic leadership, developing strong relationship with AFL’s clients, and ensuring all business goals and objectives are reached

Responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end employee management including; hiring, onboarding, leading, developing, and mentoring team members

Create a solution-oriented environment whereby the team is consistently seeking to identify leading edge project management practices focused on delivering value to the client while working within the process requirements of the account

Ensure the team is fully aligned and exceeds client targets and business plans

Make certain the team fully supports client programs and initiatives and proactively identify opportunities for improving processes and deliverables

Assist with training, supervising and evaluating the performance of all reporting employees

Participate in reviews and assist in creation/execution of action plans

Develop and drive departmental strategic plans, key performance indicators and departmental objectives to maximize productivity to ensure customer obligations are fulfilled and track progress

Get involved in project problem analysis, decision-making, financial review meetings and technical review meetings

Prepare financial and operational reporting required delivering and analyzing the financial results of the department(s) on a regular basis; Review any significant variances from the budgeted figures. Ensures practices meet or exceed yearly financial targets

Continuously improve internal procedures and processes

Personal Qualities

Leadership – Proven success in leading high performance teams, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player

Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decision

Conflict Management and Resolution Skills – Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems

Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities

Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,

Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years relevant management experience, preferably in Telecommunication

Leadership experience with a sizeable multidisciplinary team

Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point

Comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for pro-active management of projects and integration into processes

Working Conditions

Normal office environment.

General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required

Some minimal travel may be required.