Director – ISP Operations and Deployment

Location: On-site | Near Wolf Trap, VA

Industry: Mission-critical network and data-center infrastructure solutions

A high-growth leader in network infrastructure solutions is expanding its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and is seeking a driven, hands-on operations leader to launch and lead a new Inside-Plant (ISP) construction and deployment division. This is a career-defining opportunity for a Director-level operator to build a team, stand up executional processes, and play a key role in the next wave of hyperscale data center development. The role is based on-site at a cutting-edge facility just minutes from the Ashburn fiber corridor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day execution of structured cabling and inside-plant construction projects across both operational and greenfield data center campuses.
• Directly manage field teams and project resources, including technicians, foremen, and PMs, to ensure delivery on scope, safety, quality, and schedule.
• Act as a key client-facing leader for hyperscale and enterprise deployments, guiding change orders, addressing project challenges, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Build, coach, and scale a high-performing field team, while reinforcing a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and enforce division SOPs for ISP deployment, testing, and documentation to meet or exceed client expectations and industry codes (BICSI, ANSI/TIA, NFPA).
• Manage project budgets, workforce planning, and materials procurement with accountability to divisional revenue and margin goals.
• Support the new VP by helping lay the operational foundation for long-term growth, including hiring estimators, PMs, and other support functions.

Required Background:

• 10+ years of experience in data center construction with a strong track record in ISP (structured cabling, fiber, copper, containment, power) delivery.
• Proven ability to lead teams on-site and manage complex inside-plant deployments at scale.
• Deep knowledge of hyperscaler environments and standards, ideally with direct exposure to the Ashburn market.
• Familiar with project tracking tools such as SiteTracker, Procore, or similar.
• OSHA-30 certification required; BICSI RCDD certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary aligned with director-level responsibilities.
• Performance-based bonus structure tied to execution and financial metrics.
• Full benefits package including health coverage, PTO, 401(k) with match, company phone, and vehicle stipend.

Why This Role:

• Lead from the Ground Floor: Launch a division in the most critical data center market in the U.S.
• Build Your Team: Hire the field leaders and PMs you trust to deliver.
• High Visibility: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the VP and C-suite to shape strategy and scale growth.
• Field-Driven Impact: Stay close to execution while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-reward environment.

Ready to take the next step? Submit your résumé or reach out confidentially to learn more about this career-defining opportunity.

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