Manager-Construction & Engineering
Schaumburg, Illinois
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team delivers innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.
As a Manager-Construction & Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing and providing expert consultation in the management of contract resources for construction and digital electronics activities, ensuring the efficient installation, maintenance, and optimization of Outside Plant (OSP) and digital facilities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Team Leadership and Supervision:
Supervise and manage teams of technicians, leading regular huddles, assigning tasks, providing feedback, training, and coaching, and evaluating performance
Project Management:
Plan, coordinate, and oversee construction and engineering projects, working with dispatch to apportion work orders, ensuring work allocation, and maintaining schedules to meet deadlines and budgets
Compliance and Safety:
Conduct in-field safety and quality inspections, ensuring all activities comply with regulations and enforcing safety protocols
Resource and Inventory Management:
Oversee the flow and distribution of inventory and supplies, manage tool budgeting, and procure necessary materials and equipment, coordinating with suppliers for timely delivery
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed documentation of project plans, budgets, and resource allocation, reviewing work order close-out narratives, key metric reports, and time entries, and generating project status reports
Job Contribution:
Oversee the daily operations of their team, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. This role focuses on immediate team management, task delegation, and the resolution of day-to-day issues. Typically, lead occupational staff within the organization. Responsible for influencing decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action and promotional activity for subordinates
Required Experience:
3+ years of related experience
Desired Education:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred
Supervisor: Yes
Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing 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, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.
Our Manager-Construction & Engineering earn between $96,000 - $144,000 annually. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. From health insurance to tuition reimbursement and paid time off to discounts on products and services just to name a few. There is a lot to be excited about around here. 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 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
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
A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.
Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T? Apply today.
#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Chicago, IllinoisSalary Range:
$96,000.00 - $144,000.00It 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-74185-1 Date posted 07/11/2025
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