Director, Area Construction

About the role

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We operate with a “Team First” culture, encouraging every team member to think like an owner and collaborate passionately to support customers’ objectives.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and profit sharing, where applicable.
• Equity opportunities: participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable.
• Health and mental wellbeing: medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
• Paid parental leave, company‑paid life insurance, and short‑term & long‑term disability (STD/LTD) where eligible.
• Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well‑being initiatives.
• Personal growth & balance: paid time off, company‑paid holidays, and flexible work arrangements with an allotment of remote workdays per year (depending on the role).
• Education assistance, professional development, and certification or licensing support, where eligible.
• Performance‑based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Business development and sales for the designated construction services business line.
• Prepare annual, quarterly, and bi‑weekly operational and financial projections.
• Ensure projects and territories are staffed adequately.
• Train and advise Territory Managers on legal environments, staffing levels, project budgets, customer interactions, and sales activities.
• Provide Territory Managers with training and resources to review and implement contracts.
• Analyze weekly reports to manage internal and external objectives.
• Operate in synergy with other departments (New Builds, AWN, Tower Maintenance, Property, etc.).
• Monitor progress of all synergistic efforts.
• Track financial performance for the designated business line.
• Ensure all aged accounts receivable are satisfied in a timely manner.
• Delegate projects to Territory Managers based on geographic responsibility.
• Maintain and enforce all SBA safety/quality practices and OSHA guidelines.
• Elevate appropriate data and regional information to the General Manager.
• Serve as a role model of corporate culture within field offices.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ a diverse, high‑performing team.
• Provide oversight and direction to team members in line with organizational policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, including onboarding new hires and facilitating career‑development planning.
• Empower team members to own their jobs and goals; delegate responsibilities and give routine constructive feedback.
• Foster a culture of engagement that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Lead using a performance‑management approach: goal setting, two‑way feedback, and development planning.
• Drive team productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of managerial experience in wireless telecommunications site development or construction.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures, EBITDA multipliers, and financial statistics.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Domestic travel approximately 50% of the time, including overnight trips.
• Valid government‑issued driver’s license.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, and sitting frequently.
• Lifting occasionally (up to 70 lb) and carrying, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling occasionally.
• Talking and hearing frequently; repetitive motions frequently.
• Eye/hand/foot coordination occasionally.
• Exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, temperature changes, atmospheric conditions, vibration, and precarious heights occasionally.
• All applicants for safety‑sensitive positions must pass a drug test after a conditional job offer.