AT&T

Director – Network Access Construction & Engineering (wireline)

AT&T$210K — $316K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired
  • 10+ years of experience in wireline network engineering or related field
  • Proven experience in managing teams and large-scale projects
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Expertise in financial and resource management

Responsibilities

  • Lead managers and technical teams in wireline network delivery
  • Oversee planning and execution of wireline network infrastructure
  • Direct large-scale engineering and construction projects
  • Manage budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality and safety
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards
  • Partner with stakeholders for strategic network initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts on eligible AT&T products and services
  • At least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 2+ days per week and in the field. Role 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.

OverallPurpose

Lead teams responsible for wireline network engineering, construction, implementation, optimization, and network transformation activities across a defined geography. Drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of fiber and network infrastructure while ensuring alignment with businessobjectives.


Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Leadership & People Management:Lead managers, engineers, construction leaders, project managers, and technical teams responsible for wireline network delivery. Develop talent through hiring, coaching, performance management, training, and succession planning. Manage contractor, supplier, and vendor relationships, including strategic negotiations and performance oversight.

  • Wireline Engineering & Construction Execution:Oversee the planning, design, construction, implementation, and optimization of wireline network infrastructure. Deliver fiber build programs, modernization initiatives, and network transformation activities while ensuring high-quality execution and operational readiness.

  • Project & Program Management:Direct large-scale engineering and construction projects and programs.Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards.Coordinate across planning, engineering, implementation, PMO, operations, and external stakeholders.

  • Financial & Resource Management:Manage capital and expense budgets, workforce planning, and capacity management. Oversee material readiness, inventory, procurement, tool budgeting, supplier coordination, andsupply-chainactivities to support project delivery.

  • Operational Excellence & Technical Leadership:Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, cycle times, efficiency, and network performance. Provide expert technical leadership and consultation while supportingimplementationof advanced technologies and infrastructure optimization strategies.

  • Compliance & Safety:Ensure compliance with AT&T standards, regulatory requirements, environmental obligations, and company safety programs. Conduct inspections, enforce safety protocols, andmaintaina strong culture of safety and quality.

  • Network Monetization & Strategic Partnerships:Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to drive fiber penetration, networkutilization, customer experience, revenue growth, and EBITDAobjectivesthrough data-driven decision making.


Job Contribution

Designs and executes strategies that support the overarching philosophy of the organization. Oversees departmental programs and is often hands-on with the design and implementation of applicable strategies. Typically leads large teams, supervising supervisors as well as career-level staff within the organization. Responsible for influencing decisionsregardinghiring, disciplinary action, promotions, and compensation for subordinates. Supervisor: Yes.


Environmental Requirements

This position maybe responsible forcontributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholesand vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.


Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 10+ years of related experience in wireline network engineering, construction, implementation, operations, telecommunications infrastructure, ora relatedfield.

Our Director-Network Access C&E jobs earn between $210,600.00 - $316,000.00 USD Annual. 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 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
  • Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Sacramento, California

Salary Range:

$210,600.00 - $316,000.00

About AT&T

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