Manager of Engineering and Operations

Diamond Communications•Springfield, NJ

9d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Engineering and Operations is responsible for managing daily engineering, construction, and operations activities related to tower assets, including new builds, structural upgrades, site maintenance, and tenant modifications. This role plays a vital part in supporting carrier deployments, maintaining asset integrity, and ensuring compliance with safety and structural standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience in the telecommunications tower industry.
Knowledge of tower construction, structural analysis, and engineering best practices.
Familiarity with TIA-222 standards and FAA/FCC regulations.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
Experience with project management and tracking systems such as Siterra, SiteTracker, Smartsheets, or OneVizion.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in site acquisition processes, especially collocations.
Experience with rooftop assets and in-building DAS or small cell deployments.
Understanding of zoning, permitting, and environmental processes.
Prior experience supporting M&A or integration activities in the telecom industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Technical knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drawing software.

Responsibilities

Tower Engineering & Development Review and process structural engineering analysis for new and existing towers, modifications, and collocations (including rooftops).
Manage technical evaluations related to structural loading, mount mapping, and TIA-222 compliance.
Review construction drawings, CDs, as-builts, and coordinate with A&E firms and general contractors.
Manage tower construction projects from planning through close-out, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and safety standards.
Develop and enforce scopes of work and construction standards for internal and vendor teams.
Coordinate closeout packages and project documentation for operations handoff.
Oversee material tracking and vendor performance related to tower upgrades and modifications.
Work closely with site acquisition, sales, leasing, and legal teams to support collocations and resolve engineering issues.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting of capital and operational expenses.
Support technical due diligence for M&A activity and third-party partnerships.
Attend internal and external meetings with carriers, vendors, municipalities, and consultants.
Track and help meet departmental goals and performance metrics (KPIs).
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.