AVP- Network Access Construction & Engineering – Wireline

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Introduction

Build the future of connectivity by leading the infrastructure that powers how people and businesses connect every day. At AT&T our Network teams deliver innovation at scaleexpanding fiber networks transforming legacy assets and enabling next-generation this role your leadership will directly influence network reliability customer experience and long-term business growth across multiple markets.

Job overview

In this role you will lead and develop large high-performing organizations responsible for the end-to-end planning design construction implementation and optimization of wireline network infrastructure. You will be accountable for construction execution customer-impacting work orders workforce planning and cross-functional coordination to ensure safe efficient and cost-effective delivery of telecommunications infrastructure. Your leadership will drive operational excellence across OSP fiber and project management functions while supporting network transformation convergence and revenue growth initiatives.

What youll do

• 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.

What youll 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.

What youll bring

• Bachelors 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.

Geographic scope of responsibility currently includes Texas Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio and Michigan. This scope may change based on business needs. The job reporting location is 208 S. Akard St. Dallas TX 75202.

Supervisor: Yes

Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing to compliance by AT&T with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include but is not limited to work related to hazardous waste hazardous materials batteries manholes and vaults linear and other construction projects.

Our AVP- Network Access Construction & Engineering earns between $231700 - $347500 annually. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography experience expertise and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• 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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