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Construction Associate
Job Location:
Job Location:
Phoenix, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
1 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Tower Engineering Professionalsis seeking a full-time employee for a Construction Associate in our Phoenix AZ location. Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance paid vacation and holidays 401k with company match and a relaxed fun environment.
Are you looking for a career that lets you do more than just sit behind a desk If you answered yes to these questions then Tower Engineering Professionals is the place for you! TEP is not your typical engineering firm. We offer a wide range of opportunities to our employees plus the chance to work outdoors and see the sites from hundreds of feet off the ground.
The position requires knowledge of construction techniques and financial implications on projects. Responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation selection application and adaptation of vendors materials and subcontractors as needed. Incumbent will devise new approaches to problems and monitor work compliance to applicable codes accepted engineering practices and TEP standards.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office Duties (75% of work time):
- Read and interpret structural and architectural drawings specifications and design requirements related to telecommunications commercial and industrial applications.
- Prepare bids and quotes for prospective projects in a competitive environment.
- Material take-offs
- Labor estimates
- Pricing
- Prepare professional closeout reports for clients.
- Conduct due diligence for projects prior to field work.
- Review peer work product.
Field Duties (25% of work time):
- Travel is by air and driving.
- Most of the field work will be oversight of sub-contractors building foundations.
- Site inspections and reporting.
- Climbing towers is not required but is a plus.
- Candidate must have a labor-intensive attitude and be capable of lifting fifty pounds.
- Should have the physical ability and the willingness to occasionally scan probe dig and drill to obtain dimensions on towers and related structures.
- Adhere to all company and industry standard/regulations (OSHA ASTM ANSI etc.)
- Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter team player results oriented.
Minimum Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have general construction experience; cell tower industry experience is a plus.
- Experience in AutoCAD or similar drawing software is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; self-starter team player and results oriented. The position is open to someone with the adequate background and a motivated attitude who requires additionally training.
- Must be at least 21 years old have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to multi-task and work on different projects simultaneously.
- Strong technical written and oral communications skills.
- Strong understanding of financial and budgetary requirements on projects.
- Experience communicating directly with and providing services to clients.
- Ability to understand and apply budgeting principles throughout project lifecycle.
- Experience in working with multiple construction discipline projects within the telecommunication commercial or light/heavy industrial fields is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Sub-contractor oversight during construction projects. This position requires the employee to ensure that all work is in keeping with the design and contractual documents. While on site the Construction Associate is responsible for ensuring safety practices are adhered to.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation and selection of vendors materials and subcontractors.
- Devise new approaches to problems and monitor work compliance to applicable codes accepted engineering practices and TEP standards
- Ability to review and follow construction drawings
- Ability to exercise independent decision making for purchase orders sales orders etc. as pertaining to assigned projects
- Prepare reports and closeouts related to projects
- Work with multiple jurisdictions to comply with permitting and zoning requirements
- Potential overflow into other areas of Civil engineering
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines as well as field testing equipment.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We’re a full-service, multidiscipline, turnkey engineering and construction organization with more than 800 of the best and brightest minds in the engineering industry, specializing in telecommunications. Approximately one-third of our team members are certified climbers and the team ... View more
