AVP, Network Access Construction & Engineering

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.