Tower & Civil Construction Lead - Onsite, Regional Projects

AEP; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in New Albany, Ohio seeks a Tower and Civil Construction Lead Principal to supervise tower construction activities and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across projects. The role involves coordinating with engineering and project teams, reviewing plans and RF considerations, and leading field crews while managing schedule and resources.

Travel to project sites is approximately 50% and candidates should have extensive experience in telecom tower construction, safety standards, and

Qualifications

• 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.
• OR 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.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 RF considerations and educate onsite personnel about RF safety.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management to review and revise construction drawings and project specification documents.
• Coordinate pre‑construction bid walks and provide feedback to project management for contractor bid awards.

Job description

AEP in New Albany, Ohio seeks a Tower and Civil Construction Lead Principal to supervise tower construction activities and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across projects. The role involves coordinating with engineering and project teams, reviewing plans and RF considerations, and leading field crews while managing schedule and resources.

Travel to project sites is approximately 50% and candidates should have extensive experience in telecom tower construction, safety standards, and