Director – Network Access Construction & Engineering (wireline)
Sacramento, California
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.
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:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Sacramento, CaliforniaSalary Range:
$210,600.00 - $316,000.00It 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-115071 Date posted 07/07/2026
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