UtilitiesOne is seeking an Operations Manager - Engineering to lead engineering execution, drive operational excellence, and align team efforts with strategic goals. You will manage high-performance utility and fiber engineering projects across the U.S.

What You'll Do

Oversee day-to-day production operations across multiple markets, managing Project Managers, Team Leads, and Engineering Coordinators to ensure timely, high-quality design deliverables.
Lead capacity planning, task prioritization, and escalation handling to keep projects on track.
Facilitate operational stand-ups, enforce delivery deadlines, and track KPIs like design throughput, permitting readiness, and quality assurance compliance.
Identify process bottlenecks and champion continuous improvement, automation, and workflow standardization.
Collaborate closely with GIS, Permitting, QA, Fielding, and Offshore Teams to maintain alignment and resolve challenges.
Support onboarding, training, and development of new engineering staff and vendors.
Monitor software tools usage to ensure consistent tracking, reporting, and handoffs.
Prepare performance reports and provide insights to the Director of Engineering and executive leadership.
Represent engineering delivery in cross-functional meetings with PMO, Construction, and Business Development teams.

What We're Looking For

5–8 years of experience in telecom, utility, or infrastructure engineering operations.
Minimum 2 years managing engineering projects or production teams.
Deep understanding of OSP design lifecycle, permitting processes, QA/QC, and design-to-build workflows.
Proficient in Smartsheet, Excel, Vetro, IQGeo, Google Earth, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS.
Strong organizational, time management, and delegation skills.
Familiarity with engineering KPIs such as cycle time, backlog health, throughput, and revision rate.
Effective leadership skills, including meeting facilitation, deadline management, conflict resolution, and team motivation.

Nice to Have

Experience coordinating with offshore engineering teams or international vendors.
Background in process improvement, automation, or SOP development.
Knowledge of grant-funded projects (e.g., BEAD, RDOF) and telecom client standards.
Experience leading training programs or internal team development initiatives.

Technical Stack

Smartsheet
Vetro
IQGeo
AutoCAD
ArcGIS
Excel
Google Earth

Team & Environment

You will manage Project Managers, Team Leads, and Engineering Coordinators and report to the Director of Engineering.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive compensation with weekly pay.
Remote flexibility with occasional travel for team and client collaboration.
Clear career growth path toward Director-level roles.
Opportunity to work on national telecom projects with enterprise clients.
Supportive, collaborative culture focused on execution and engineering excellence.