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. They will be expected to drive new revenue and growth, as well as maintain and grow customer relationships with key stakeholders in the industry. The Area Director will manage all operational aspects of the market and organize highly effective operational staff through hiring, mentoring, and training to ensure all projects are carried out effectively and efficiently to ensure that project work is completed above organizational and client expectations. 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; Manage the operational aspects in the market; Oversee area leadership and their subordinates; Serve as an active participant in national and regional meetings; Ensure future profitability through performance reviews and routine discussions; Provide detail-oriented leadership and direction to team members regarding costs and customer timelines; Build and maintain a customer base with new and existing clients; Collaborate with senior leaders to develop sound business cases for strategic priorities; Manage human resources including selection, retention, orientation, 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; Identify and establish new markets through detailed research; Utilize budget minded principles to review and ensure profitability; Provide a positive and safe working environment; Serve as a corporate liaison to champion cultural change; Engage with customers and employees via phone or email in a timely manner 24/7; Other duties as assigned

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; 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; 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 and reporting work progress to customers; Familiarity with Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook & Power Point 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; Position requires sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, bending, and using fine motor skills such as finger dexterity; Dynamic, innovative thinker with a strong track record of success in fiber optics and data center industry

Nice to have

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

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