AVP, Network Access Construction & Engineering – Wireless

AT&T

Lead engineering and construction organizations for AT&T's 5G and fiber networks. Oversee project planning, execution and ensure regulatory compliance in a high-performance environment.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $231,000 - $347,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop large, multi-layered engineering and construction organizations, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Direct the planning, design, construction, and optimization of wireless access infrastructure supporting 5G, WiFi, satellite, and fiber connectivity.
Oversee full lifecycle execution of network construction and engineering projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned to business priorities.
Drive a customer-first culture using deep analytics and AI-led insights to improve network performance and customer experience.
Manage capital budgets, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to support efficient, scalable network deployment.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and construction standards through strong governance and field oversight.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience leading wireless and wireline network engineering and construction organizations.
Strong expertise in RAN planning, design, optimization, and deployment for large-scale mobility networks.
Proven ability to execute complex, multi-year capital programs with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
Experience managing vendor, supplier, and partner relationships in large-scale network environments.
Working knowledge of telecommunications regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, finance, sales, and operations teams.
10+ years of related experience in network engineering, construction, or telecommunications leadership roles.
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (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
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 engineeringwireless access infrastructure5GWiFisatellite connectivityfiber connectivityRAN planningnetwork optimizationcapital program executionvendor management

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementcustomer-first culturecollaborationresource allocationnegotiationanalyticsgovernanceoversight

Certifications

Bachelor's degree