Tower Crew Lead

SBA Communications

. Supervise and perform daily tower and civil construction duties, ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tower construction management, including supervising subcontractors, ensuring quality standards, and coordinating resources for project completion. Proficient in safety practices, blueprint interpretation, and effective communication with clients and team members.

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Tower Construction ExperienceLeadership ExperienceBlueprint ReadingNWSA/TTT-1 CertificationSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Tower ConstructionBlueprint ReadingTest Equipment KnowledgePIM CertificationFiber CertificationStandard Knots KnowledgePhysical Climbing AbilityResource CoordinationTask AssignmentConstruction Inspection

Soft Skills

Professional InteractionTeam TrainingProblem ResolutionCommunication SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteConstruction ToolsSafety Inspection EquipmentClimbing GearTesting Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

NWSA/TTT-1 CertificationMDOT Medical PhysicalValid Government Issued Driver's License

Industry Keywords

OSHA Safety PracticesCommercial DeploymentConstruction SupervisionJob-Site Safety InspectionsRemote Job Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and perform daily tower and civil construction duties, ensuring quality construction for expedited commercial deployment
Supervise subcontractors and job-site personnel to complete assigned scopes of work
Inspect and approve subcontractor work
Schedule and coordinate required inspections with local authorities
Plan, prioritize and mobilize staff, materials and subcontractors to meet schedules
Keep the Construction Supervisor informed of construction progress, concerns and deviations
Identify materials and other resources needed to complete projects
Coordinate resources and delivery/off-loading of towers, materials, generators and shelters
Identify and resolve construction punch-list items before customer inspection
Finalize inspections to close projects
Assign tasks to crew members and perform activities including stacking towers, testing, positioning and installing antennas, and running coax
Ensure crew tasks are completed promptly and to quality standards
Train and assist employees with assigned tasks
Interact professionally with client representatives
Maintain and enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices and conduct daily job-site safety inspections
Stop work immediately when unsafe practices or conditions exist
Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED and 5+ years tower construction background, or 2+ years tower construction background and NWSA/TTT-1 Certification, both written and practical
1+ years of leadership experience
Ability to read blueprints, details and specifications
Knowledge of Test Equipment, Sweep, PIM & Fiber, and certification in each
Knowledge of standard knots
English Language Fluency Required
Ability to satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U training classes
Physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to travel domestically 90% of the time
Ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level
Valid Government Issued Driver's License
MDOT Medical Physical required
Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests
Visual ability correctable to 20/20
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Ability to stand 90% of the day
Ability to stoop, bend, reach and stretch
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to walk, stand, bend and climb
Ability to work on job sites in remote locations for extended periods
Willingness and ability to work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays and evening hours
Ability to pass a drug test for safety-sensitive employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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