Operations Manager (Cell Tower Construction & Service)

Invertice 

Operations Manager - Cell Tower Construction & Service

Location: Huntingdon Valley, PA 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations for our wireless infrastructure projects, including raw-land tower construction, modifications, maintenance, and service work. This role is responsible for coordinating crews and subcontractors, managing schedules and budgets, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and serving as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily field operations for cell tower construction, maintenance, and service projects.
• Manage project schedules, labor planning, subcontractors, and material/logistics coordination.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to customer and company standards.
• Review construction drawings, structural information, scopes of work, and project deliverables.
• Monitor site safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, and escalate or resolve issues quickly.
• Track project progress, reporting, closeout documentation, and tower asset records.
• Serve as the operational contact for clients, carriers, vendors, and general contractors.
• Support troubleshooting for outages, service tickets, and FAA lighting or power-related issues where applicable.
• Develop and improve operational procedures, KPIs, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in wireless, telecommunications, or tower operations/project management.
• Experience managing field crews, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of tower construction methods, structural standards, and wireless site maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints/construction drawings and prepare scopes of work.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, telecommunications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA tower safety practices, fall protection requirements, and RF awareness.
• First Aid/CPR/AED, OSHA 10, or tower industry safety training knowledge.
• Experience with FAA lighting compliance, site documentation, and closeout processes.

Compensation

• $120k - $140K based on experience
• Additional performance-based bonus; Earn up to $160k+.
• Full-time; In-office position
• Health benefits package
• Long-term opportunity
• Paid Time Off and recognized holidays

Invertice is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates candidates based on capability, experience, and alignment with operational standards. 

This role is ideal for a structured, detail-oriented professional who thrives in environments where organization, accountability, and process discipline directly impact project success.