VP, PMO

About Essentia

Essentia Inc. is a leading telecommunications engineering and infrastructure firm specializing in FTTH, Metro, and Long-Haul fiber network design, engineering, and deployment. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, we serve Telecom Carriers, Hyperscalers, Cable MSOs, Electric Utilities, and forward-thinking Enterprises across the U.S.

Our Tech-Enabled Infrastructure Solutions - powered by our proprietary eSpeed™ Technology Platform - enable scalable, intelligent construction delivery. We merge field execution with digital precision using tools like D8

Acapture, our mobile and drone-based data capture platform, to ensure real-time visibility, enhanced productivity, and faster fiber deployment.

Our mission is to connect everyone, everywhere - by making broadband deployment faster, smarter, and more resilient.

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At Essentia, we don't just build networks - we build trust. Our mission is to deliver rapid, reliable telecom infrastructure through a culture that values character, transparency, and engineering rigor.

We are a 5-time Great Place to Work® certified company, with an Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 69, and recently ranked #9 Best Places to Work in North Carolina. Our workplace culture is values-driven, innovation-led, and performance-focused.

As VP of Construction, you'll shape the future of our delivery model by leading scalable buildouts that combine operational excellence with technological advancement.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you'll lead the nationwide construction organization through Essentia's next stage of growth. You'll be accountable for scaling fiber deployment efforts, optimizing end-to-end execution, and delivering high-performing, on-budget, on-time projects.

You'll have comprehensive oversight of network buildouts - from contractor networks and permitting to P&L, safety, and quality. This is your chance to architect construction execution at the national level while developing and retaining an elite field and operations team.

Our market is booming - with $100B+ in telecom and infrastructure opportunity fueled by 5G expansion, hyperscale data centers, and historic federal broadband investment. Essentia is uniquely positioned to lead in this transformation, thanks to our sophisticated sales and marketing engine, strategic partnerships, and a vertically integrated ecosystem including Glide Fiber, eNetworks, and D8

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We don't just engineer networks - we engineer intelligence into everything we do.

• Define and execute a national fiber construction strategy aligned to Essentia’s growth roadmap.
• Scale field operations and contractor partnerships to meet multi-market demands across urban, suburban, and rural geographies.
• Optimize workflows using project automation, GIS platforms, and field reporting tools.
• Own construction P&L and drive profitability through efficient resource allocation and margin improvement.
• Build cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Broadband Solutions, and Customer Operations to drive seamless project delivery.

• Lead the construction of FTTH, Metro, and Long-Haul fiber networks, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost control.
• Supervise aerial and underground fiber builds, managing make-ready, permitting, and utility coordination.
• Champion jobsite safety, compliance, and QA/QC best practices across all field activities.
• Leverage real-time data and digital dashboards to guide decision-making and execution excellence.

• Recruit, grow, and mentor a high-performing construction team anchored in safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop structured training programs to boost technical skills and safety certifications.
• Apply performance frameworks to assess talent, improve productivity, and increase team alignment.
• Foster a values-driven culture rooted in Essentia’s five dimensions of trust:
  Character, Competence, Communication, Concern, and Consistency.