--- title: 'Regional Operations Manager at Vertical Bridge' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/regional-operations-manager-vertical-bridge-remote-qxtksrn8ecgk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Regional Operations Manager at Vertical Bridge - **Company:** Vertical Bridge - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/verticalbridge/jobs/5437854008 ## Job description Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC, is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States and has a nationwide portfolio of over 18,000 towers. The company provides build-to-suit and colocation solutions to the telecommunications industry. In 2020, Vertical Bridge became the first tower company in the world to achieve the CarbonNeutral® company certified status and has been recertified every year since. Summary: The Regional Operations Manager  is responsible for managing the operational aspects of a tower and rooftop asset portfolio. Duties include integrating and maintaining new and existing structures, managing tenant collocations on rooftops and tower assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing vendor management, conducting inspections, and providing sales support. This position will support the Alabama and Florida regions. Job Functions: - Manage the regions repair and maintenance budget. - Collaborate with Regional Leasing Managers, tenants, and vendors regarding the leasing, site design, and installation processes - Establish and oversee projects, job creations, scope of work bidding, and work directly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a timely completion - Prepare, coordinate, and close out all requirements for each project, including requisitions, purchase orders, invoice approvals promptly, based on organizational timelines and key performance indicators - Review and recommend tenant installation configurations on towers and the compound. Audit tenant collocation applications for accuracy and space availability on existing assets - Communicate project notice-to-proceed requirements to tenants and contractors on specific asset portfolios - Perform site walks with tenants and contractors as necessary – preliminary design site walk, final inspection, punch list, etc. - Maintain Federal & State regulatory compliance regarding proper signage, environmental concerns, avian stewardship, jurisdictional code requirements - Facilitate or conduct tower and building inspections, as required, to collect details about equipment installations, removals, power meter inventory, and fiber optic cable providers on-site to maintain data integrity - Facilitate or complete site maintenance and repair activities, including access roads, compound fencing, snow clearing, and trash removal - Utilize automated reports to meet organizational metrics daily - Attend, initiate, and conduct in-person and virtual meetings with internal and external stakeholders for collaboration and issue resolution Supervisory Responsibilities: None Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Working in a combination of field and office environments. The position may involve extensive travel to sites/meeting places for field activities, primarily within one's assigned region and to Florida for periodic company meetings. It is expected that up to 50% of the time, this position will require the ability to function while traveling to various sites and executing all necessary tasks, as highlighted above. Qualifications: - High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred - Experience in any of these fields: telecommunications, construction, and project management. Asset management, business analytics, or experience in a related field is a plus - Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to adapt to internal software applications - Experience managing a capital or operational expense budget - Must be able to communicate effectively with others while maintaining resilient relationships - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and functions in a fast-paced organization - Must have access to reliable transportation (personal vehicle is utilized with mileage reimbursement) - Disciplined, motivated, and thorough individual who is a self-starter - Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team Vertical Bridge is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee. Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V ## About Vertical Bridge ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Vertical Bridge is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States, managing over 18,000 towers and providing colocation and build-to-suit solutions to carriers, broadcasters, and businesses. - **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage, backed by institutional investors) - **Headquarters**: Delray Beach, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Marc Ganzi (Executive Chairman and Co-Founder), Alex Gellman (Executive Vice President and Co-Founder), Blair Crawford (Executive Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions), and others ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Telecommunications Infrastructure / Wireless Tower Ownership and Operation - **Target customers**: B2B — wireless operators (e.g., Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T), broadcasters, real estate owners looking to divest tower assets, and enterprises needing connectivity solutions - **Mission**: To provide superior service and best-in-class infrastructure solutions in a dynamic market, enabling digital connectivity through innovative, sustainable, and scalable communications infrastructure. ## Products & Services - **Wireless Tower Leasing (Colocation)**: Leasing space on Vertical Bridge’s portfolio of over 18,000 towers to wireless carriers, broadcasters, and other tenants for antenna and equipment placement. - **Build-to-Suit Solutions**: Designing and constructing new tower infrastructure tailored to specific customer coverage and capacity needs, particularly for 5G and ATSC 3.0 deployments. - **Rooftop & Real Estate Solutions**: Providing rooftop access and other real estate assets for communications equipment placement, offering flexible programs that put client needs first. - **Asset Acquisition**: Acquiring tower portfolios from wireless operators and real estate owners, allowing sellers to monetize assets while continuing to lease space as tenants. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company); in April 2026, Vertical Bridge announced a $1.5 billion strategic equity investment from KKR [verticalbridge.com](https://www.verticalbridge.com/). - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — $1.5 billion (strategic equity investment from KKR, announced April 22, 2026). The company is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the U.S. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: KKR (strategic equity partner); key partners include Verizon (over 6,300 towers added nationwide), plus other major wireless carriers and broadcasters. - **Growth Signals**: Portfolio has grown to over 18,000 towers since founding in 2014; over 500,000 tenant leases managed; over 400 asset acquisitions since 2014; the company has been carbon-neutral certified since 2020 (first tower company globally to achieve this) and recertified annually. ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale as a Private Company**: Vertical Bridge is the largest private tower company in the U.S., combining the asset portfolio scale of public competitors with the agility and speed of a private firm, which is critical for responding to fast-changing 5G and next-gen infrastructure needs. - **Sustainability Leadership**: First tower company in the world to achieve CarbonNeutral® certification (2020), a differentiator for environmentally conscious customers and partners. - **Customer-First Partnership Model**: Many tenants are former tower owners who sold their assets to Vertical Bridge and now lease space — a model that provides immediate revenue increases for sellers while offloading capital maintenance burdens. - **Experienced Leadership Team**: Over 1,400 years of combined industry experience among senior leadership, with a track record of smart, responsible growth since 2014. ## Strategic Focus - **5G and Next-Gen Infrastructure**: Expanding tower and real estate solutions to support 5G and ATSC 3.0 technologies, which require new infrastructure approaches. - **Portfolio Growth**: Continuing to acquire tower assets and real estate from operators and landowners, leveraging private capital (including the $1.5B KKR investment) to scale. - **Sustainability**: Maintaining carbon-neutral status and expanding environmental commitments across operations. - **Community Investment**: Through the employee-led Vertical Bridge Charitable Network, the company donated over $3.2M in 2025 to more than 125 organizations, with cumulative donations exceeding $17.5M and over 14,000 volunteer hours contributed since inception. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Vertical Bridge fosters an entrepreneurial, fast, friendly work environment guided by core values: Integrity, Communication, Inclusivity, Accountability, and Flexibility [verticalbridge.com](https://www.verticalbridge.com/careers). The company emphasizes being "All In" on making a positive impact on the company and communities. - **Work Model**: The roles are primarily onsite at the Delray Beach, Florida headquarters, but the company provides flexibility to work remotely when needed, recognizing the importance of in-person collaboration [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/verticalbridge). - **Growth & Development**: The company invests in the growth and development of its people, with a focus on building a culture where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered to succeed. As a private company with significant growth trajectory, employees can expect a dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute meaningfully. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to building a culture that ensures everyone is heard, valued, and empowered, without discrimination based on age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, military status, or other protected characteristics. - **Community Engagement**: Employees can participate in the Vertical Bridge Charitable Network, which supports 501(c)(3) organizations through donations and volunteer hours — a core part of the company’s identity. - **Notable Perks**: Brand new office headquarters (opened August 2025), flexible scheduling, and an entrepreneurial culture that values independent work and collaboration. ## Sources 1. [verticalbridge.com](https://www.verticalbridge.com/) 2. [verticalbridge.com/careers](https://www.verticalbridge.com/careers) 3. [verticalbridge.com/about](https://www.verticalbridge.com/about) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/verticalbridge](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/verticalbridge) 5. 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