AVP, Network Access Construction & Engineering

AT&T

Lead telecommunications construction and engineering operations at AT&T, overseeing network infrastructure projects across multiple states. Ensure compliance and management of complex programs for operational excellence.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeHoover • Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $206,900 - $310,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop multi-layered teams across construction, engineering, project management, and operations, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Direct the planning, design, construction, and optimization of wireline and wireless network infrastructure, including fiber deployment, copper reclamation, and mobility integration initiatives.
Oversee execution of large-scale, multi-year construction and engineering programs, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery aligned to business priorities.
Manage capital budgets, workforce planning, inventory, tools, and supplier coordination to ensure efficient use of financial and human resources.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, labor relations, sales, and marketing to drive convergence, fiber penetration, and network monetization.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, environmental obligations, and AT&T safety, quality, and construction standards through field inspections and governance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience leading telecommunications construction and engineering operations across fiber, OSP, RAN, or related network domains.
Strong knowledge of network planning, design, and construction processes, including large-scale fiber build and legacy copper transformation programs.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-year capital programs with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Experience managing vendor, supplier, and contractor relationships, including contract negotiation and performance management.
Working knowledge of telecommunications construction standards, regulatory compliance, and environmental requirements.
Ability to analyze and act on operational and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
10+ years of related experience in telecommunications construction, engineering, network operations, or infrastructure delivery.
Demonstrated experience leading large organizations, including direct supervision of managers and senior leaders.
Experience working within union labor environments and managing contractual labor partnerships.
Strong background influencing hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and compensation decisions.
Experience operating 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

Fiber DeploymentCopper ReclamationRAN EngineeringPerformance ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementQuality AssuranceSafety StandardsOperational Metrics AnalysisContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing DecisionsSuccession Planning