Hybrid Engineering and Operations Manager

at Diamond Communications

• Job title: Engineering and Operations Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Springfield, United States

About the role

• Manager of Engineering and Operations responsible for managing tower assets and supporting carrier deployments. Overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining asset integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily engineering, construction, and operations activities related to tower assets.
• Review and process structural engineering analysis for new and existing towers, modifications, and collocations.
• 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).

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans with Company match
• Vacation Days
• Personal Days
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance & More!