Area Director - Data Center

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. The Area Director will be responsible for leading NTI’s engineering, splicing, and data center installations in the market. In collaboration with department leaders, create strategic plans aligned with company objectives and ensure that the market is compliant with company protocols while achieving financial targets, maximizing sales and profitability. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative thinker with a strong track record of success in fiber optics and data center industry.

Responsibilities

Lead NTI’s engineering, splicing, and data center installations in the market; Create strategic plans aligned with company objectives; Ensure market compliance with company protocols while achieving financial targets, maximizing sales and profitability; Drive new revenue and growth; Maintain and grow customer relationships with key stakeholders; Manage operational aspects in the market; Organize operations and staffing effectively; Oversee area leadership and their subordinates; Serve as an active participant in national and regional meetings; Ensure future profitability through performance reviews; Provide leadership regarding costs, quotes, and customer timelines; Build and maintain a customer base with new and existing clients; Collaborate with senior leaders to develop business cases; Manage human resources including selection, retention, training, compensation, discipline, and recognition; Conduct market evaluations of personnel and market status; Hold staff meetings and mentor regional staff; Ensure compliance with local and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and corporate policies; Source high quality operational, engineering, and administrative resources; Identify and establish new markets through detailed research; Acquire assets necessary for success; Review and ensure profitability on new, ongoing, and completed projects; Provide a positive and safe working environment; Serve as a corporate liaison to champion cultural change; Set the example as a team player; Engage with customers and employees via phone or email 24/7 for guidance, quotes, and emergency outage responses

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager; Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; 5+ years of relevant job experience in a similar industry or with similar essential duties; Dynamic, innovative thinker with strong track record of success in fiber optics and data center industry; Familiarity with the overall local market including target client base, competition, project opportunities, suppliers, and partners; Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; Ability to review and fully understand the contracts and requirements of each project; Proven skills in Customer Service and maintaining composure in a shifting environment; Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure; Time management skills for meeting deadlines; Familiarity with Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint software; Thorough understanding of internet tools & search engines; Must hold a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; Must be able to carry and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds; Ability to sit for long periods, walk, stand, bend, and use fine motor skills; May require extended office hours, weekends, holidays, and off hours; Travel may be required

Nice to have

Master’s degree preferred; 5+ years experience leading highly productive & cohesive teams preferred; 5+ years extensive working knowledge of fiber optic and/or data centers preferred; Familiarity with Visio & Adobe a plus; Desired fields of study: Electronics, Telecommunications, Construction or Project Management

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Plan; Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance fully funded by the company; 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching immediate vesting; 10 Paid Holidays per year