Tower and Civil Construction Lead

Tower And Civil Construction Lead Principal

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future – today! Are you a skilled and motivated Tower and Civil Construction Lead Principal in New Albany Ohio, seeking a new opportunity?

Join our team today! This position will be fully onsite effective June 1, 2025.

What you'll do:

• Support and promote ZERO Harm working with all AEP departments and contractors both in the office and in the field.
• Evaluate contractor submissions for work plans, lift plans, and rigging plans to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Analyze material testing reports for concrete, soil density, moisture content, resistivity, and other pertinent aspects.
• Review contractor system test results including SWEEP tests.
• Review and distribute Radio Frequency (RF) considerations and educate onsite personnel about RF safety.
• Collaborate with Wireless Engineering, Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Project Management to review and revise construction drawings and project specification documents.
• Coordinate and attend pre-construction bid walks. Provide feedback to project management team for contractor bid awards.
• Support Outage Planning and Constructability with Project Management and local Telecom TFS Field Services.
• Work closely with Project Management to help facilitate project labor coverage, FCR coverage, and Safety Representation for all projects.
• Provide coordination of daily/weekly Region work plans and keep of project high level to meet construction schedules.
• Attend regularly scheduled Region construction project status and scheduling meetings.
• Attend/call in to the monthly Engineering meetings to address issues, improvements, etc.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure successful project completions.
• Supervise Company and contract FCR's, assign FCR's to projects, coordinate/implement FCR training, coordinate FCR requests for paid overtime.
• Assist FCR's in, but not limited to, change order process, project lifecycle process, attestation adherence, FMP process, etc.
• Educate and develop FCRs
• Manage compliance in accordance with AEP Regulations.
• Support Regional Storm Restoration efforts that require CM and contractor labor support.
• Support extra duties and committees as assigned by Manager.

Construction Lead Principal SG9

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Safety, or a related field and 8 years of experience overseeing or directing telecommunication tower construction, antenna system installations, or related wireless infrastructure projects, or an ABET-accredited equivalent.
• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Safety, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field and 10 years of experience overseeing or directing telecommunication tower construction, antenna system installations, or wireless site development work.
• OR High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of direct experience working in telecommunication tower construction, antenna system installation, wireless field operations, or as a construction representative for a carrier or contractor.

Experience:

• Related experience is defined as overseeing or directing telecommunication tower construction, antenna and line system installations, structural modifications, civil site development, or other wireless infrastructure construction activities.
• A thorough working knowledge of telecommunication tower structures, antenna and line systems, civil site construction practices, grounding systems, and overall wireless site development is required. Experience in telecom engineering, construction management, or wireless infrastructure deployment is strongly preferred.

In addition:

• *** This position requires approximately 50% travel to project sites and regional field locations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and support field construction representatives and collaborate effectively with project stakeholders.
• Must be a team-oriented, inquisitive, and analytical individual capable of maintaining strong working relationships with engineering, safety, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to read and interpret tower structural drawings, rigging plans, civil site plans, grounding diagrams, RF equipment installation specifications, and carrier-specific construction standards.
• Familiarity with industry standards and installation practices, including ANSI/TIA-222, ANSI/TIA-322, ANSI 10.48, ASME B30, grounding/bonding requirements, and other applicable telecom construction guidelines.
• Experience with rigging operations, including gin pole setup, operation, load calculations, lift planning, and safe hoisting procedures for tower…