Intersection connects the digital and physical worlds to ease and enrich people’s journeys through their cities. Whether offering public services like free Wi-Fi and calling through our LinkNYC kiosks, we are providing people with useful information to get where they’re going, or simply brightening their day with native content that can be interactive and location-specific, our products help people engage with their communities and the cities around them.

Intersection is looking for a Director of Deployment to join our team. This is a great opportunity to join an exciting new company bringing innovation to the urban cityscape. The Director of Deployment is responsible for managing fast-paced, high profile, large deployment project through all phases of planning, site design, permitting and construction.

In this role, you will accomplish:

• Ensuring projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting contractual obligations and business objectives
• Providing leadership for project team by managing, coordinating, and developing staff of Intersection and third party project managers
• Operating with significant independence and minimal supervision as the principal project representative
• Working cooperatively with business representatives and other service providers such as telecommunications, utilities, general contractors, government and regulatory agencies
• Driving LinkNYC installation to hit predetermined project forecast and goals
• Managing capital expenses and evaluate alternative means and methods of construction to decrease cost while increasing productivity
• Responsibility for overall program scope, strategy, and requirements

 Things we are looking for:

• Experience in the direct management of large, complex projects with responsibility for site analysis, permitting and approvals, budget control, estimating, design and construction coordination, and project scheduling
• Experience with telecom
• Construction experience in NYC
• Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, and schedule work)
• Problem-solving capabilities (identify, analyze, research, evaluate and resolve)
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and partner management)
• SiteTraker or database experience a plus

Education:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related field. An advanced degree in Business/Management/Finance/Construction Management or a related field is strongly preferred.  

Personal Characteristics:

• Must exhibit initiative and a strong desire to achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and motivate teams of people
• Excellent customer service and analytical skills are necessary as is a personality that pays attention to details
• Must be computer literate in the use of typical construction industry software packages (e.g. scheduling, data tracking, invoices, etc.)
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage complexity and must be organizationally/politically astute
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and a strong understanding of the entire deployment process from research to planning to pre-construction and construction

About Intersection:

Intersection was formed in 2015 as a merger between Titan, the largest municipal out of home company, and Control Group, a leader in technology and design innovation. We are backed by Alphabet’s urban technology company, Sidewalk Labs.

Our wide-ranging expertise includes technology and design solutions; advertising innovation, production, and sales; and operations, maintenance, and support. We pair our human-centered methodology with cutting-edge technology, from virtual and augmented reality to machine learning, conversational commerce, and more. Whether partnering with private developers to create unforgettable experiences in neighborhoods and districts, with urban transit systems to revolutionize commuting and travel, or with municipalities and city agencies to transform how they connect with residents and visitors, our solutions are scalable platforms on which our clients can build the future.

We are revolutionizing the way information is shared in public spaces.

Intersection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.