AVP, Network Access Construction & Engineering – Wireline

AT&T

Lead large-scale telecommunications construction and engineering organizations for AT&T, overseeing project execution and operational excellence in various states. Focus on fiber networks and infrastructure optimization.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeDallas • Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $231,700 - $347,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop multi-layered construction and engineering organizations, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Direct the planning, design, construction, and optimization of wireline access infrastructure, including large-scale fiber build and legacy copper transformation programs.
Oversee execution of complex, multi-year construction and engineering initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Manage capital budgets, workforce planning, inventory, and supplier coordination to optimize resource utilization and delivery efficiency.
Drive convergence and network monetization by partnering with Sales, Marketing, Product, and P&L teams to increase fiber penetration, revenue, and EBITDA.
Ensure compliance with industry, company, and environmental standards through strong governance, field oversight, and continuous improvement of Construction & Engineering processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience leading telecommunications construction and engineering operations across fiber, OSP, or related wireline network domains.
Strong knowledge of network planning, design, construction execution, and large-scale infrastructure transformation.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-year capital programs with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Experience working within union labor environments and managing contractual labor partnerships.
Working knowledge of telecommunications construction standards, regulatory compliance, and environmental requirements.
Ability to analyze operational and performance metrics to drive prioritization, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
10+ years of related experience in telecommunications construction, engineering, or network operations leadership.
Demonstrated success leading large organizations, including direct supervision of supervisors and senior staff.
Proven ability to design and execute strategies aligned with enterprise goals and operational excellence.
Experience influencing hiring, performance management, promotion, and compensation decisions.
Experience working in large, highly scaled or regulated environments preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

network planningdesignconstruction executioninfrastructure transformationcapital program managementperformance metrics analysisregulatory complianceenvironmental requirementsfiber buildwireline access infrastructure

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementsuccession planningstrategic executioninfluencingcontinuous improvementresource optimizationcollaborationorganizational management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)