AVP- Network Access Construction & Engineering – Wireline
Dallas, Texas
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 scale—expanding fiber networks, transforming legacy assets, and enabling next-generation services. In 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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 you’ll bring
Bachelor’s 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 $231,700 - $347,500 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
Ready to join our team? Apply today
#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$231,700.00 - $347,500.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-113191 Date posted 06/19/2026
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