Tower and Civil Construction Lead

American Electric Power•Wayne, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today! Are you a skilled and motivated Tower and Civil Construction Lead Principal in New Albany Ohio, seeking a new opportunity? Join our team today! This position will be fully onsite effective June 1, 2025.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Safety, or a related field and 8 years of experience overseeing or directing telecommunication tower construction, antenna system installations, or related wireless infrastructure projects, or an ABET‑accredited equivalent.
Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Safety, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field and 10 years of experience overseeing or directing telecommunication tower construction, antenna system installations, or wireless site development work.
High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of direct experience working in telecommunication tower construction, antenna system installation, wireless field operations, or as a construction representative for a carrier or contractor.
Related experience is defined as overseeing or directing telecommunication tower construction, antenna and line system installations, structural modifications, civil site development, or other wireless infrastructure construction activities.
A thorough working knowledge of telecommunication tower structures, antenna and line systems, civil site construction practices, grounding systems, and overall wireless site development is required.
Experience in telecom engineering, construction management, or wireless infrastructure deployment is strongly preferred.
This position requires approximately 50% travel to project sites and regional field locations.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and support field construction representatives and collaborate effectively with project stakeholders.
Must be a team‑oriented, inquisitive, and analytical individual capable of maintaining strong working relationships with engineering, safety, contractors, and cross‑functional project teams.
Ability to read and interpret tower structural drawings, rigging plans, civil site plans, grounding diagrams, RF equipment installation specifications, and carrier‑specific construction standards.
Familiarity with industry standards and installation practices, including ANSI/TIA‑222, ANSI/TIA‑322, ANSI 10.48, ASME B30, grounding/bonding requirements, and other applicable telecom construction guidelines.
Experience with rigging operations, including gin pole setup, operation, load calculations, lift planning, and safe hoisting procedures for tower erection, modification, and antenna system installation.
Understanding of concrete testing procedures (such as slump tests, cylinder breaks, and field verification) and the ability to review and interpret geotechnical reports to ensure proper foundation design, soil suitability, and site preparation.
Aptitude to understand and interpret conceptual scopes of work, visualize the safest and most efficient construction methods, and identify potential risks or hazards to be mitigated.
Ability to develop, communicate, and support complex construction sequencing, including tower stacking, antenna swaps, civil site preparation, equipment integration, and commissioning support.
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and apply new construction management tools, field data‑collection platforms, and emerging technologies.
Strong analytical skills to visualize a project from concept to completion, anticipate construction challenges, and plan for risks associated with tower work, civil construction, or equipment installation.
Ability to conduct tower site visits, civil site inspections, and field assessments, including traveling long distances as needed.
Ability to work effectively in environments with pressure and deadlines, while remaining efficient in self‑management and maintaining a high level of self‑motivation.

Responsibilities

Support and promote ZERO Harm working with all AEP departments and contractors both in the office and in the field.
Evaluate contractor submissions for work plans, lift plans, and rigging plans to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Analyze material testing reports for concrete, soil density, moisture content, resistivity, and other pertinent aspects.
Review contractor system test results including SWEEP tests.
Review and distribute Radio Frequency (RF) considerations and educate onsite personnel about RF safety.
Collaborate with Wireless Engineering, Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Project Management to review and revise construction drawings and project specification documents.
Coordinate and attend pre-construction bid walks.
Provide feedback to project management team for contractor bid awards.
Support Outage Planning and Constructability with Project Management and local Telecom TFS Field Services.
Work closely with Project Management to help facilitate project labor coverage, FCR coverage, and Safety Representation for all projects.
Provide coordination of daily/weekly Region work plans and keep of project high level to meet construction schedules.
Attend regularly scheduled Region construction project status and scheduling meetings.
Attend/call in to the monthly Engineering meetings to address issues, improvements, etc.
Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure successful project completions.
Supervise Company and contract FCR's, assign FCR's to projects, coordinate/implement FCR training, coordinate FCR requests for paid overtime.
Assist FCR's in, but not limited to, change order process, project lifecycle process, attestation adherence, FMP process, etc.
Educate and develop FCRs
Manage compliance in accordance with AEP Regulations.
Support Regional Storm Restoration efforts that require CM and contractor labor support.
Support extra duties and committees as assigned by Manager.