Senior A&E Manager

The Senior A&E Manager leads Centerline’s Distributed Antenna System (DAS) design practice — both indoor (iDAS) and outdoor (oDAS) — while managing the full lifecycle of Engineering projects, from project data and status reporting to site coordination, inspections, and financial tracking.

This is a remote position with 1–2 direct reports, requiring close collaboration with drafters/designers and cross-discipline engineering teams, along with regular communication with customers and key stakeholders to keep projects on time, on budget, and within specification.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Centerline's DAS practice (iDAS/oDAS) as the primary technical lead for project design and execution.
• Perform or oversee creation of construction drawings including civil, electrical, architectural, and mechanical sheets.
• Manage project data, status calls, and reporting to stakeholders for real-time visibility into project progress.
• Coordinate work with internal A&E teams and drafters/designers; coordinate site walks and on-site inspections with construction teams and subcontractors as requested by customers.
• Review project scope of work with internal teams and subcontractors prior to project start, continuing to partner with the team throughout to resolve issues and expedite solutions.
• Ensure all customer-required documentation is gathered, specifications are met, and submissions occur within contractual milestone dates.
• Prepare and respond to proposals and change order requests; review, approve, and submit change orders tied to project budgets.
• Complete project milestones according to contract terms and ensure timely billing.
• Manage, mentor, and develop 1–2 direct reports, providing support throughout each project.
• Handle customer and venue escalations in a timely, professional manner.
• Communicate program status, progress, and risk daily to key stakeholders; proactively follow up on deliverables with virtual program teams.
• Develop internal cost estimates and financial budgets for labor, subcontractors, materials, and equipment.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience designing iDAS, oDAS, data centers, or similar telecommunications infrastructure.
• Background in architecture preferred
• Ability to perform basic HVAC design preferred
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team (1–2 direct reports) preferred.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple clients/projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to develop and review construction drawings.
• Comfortable working remotely while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel to job sites as needed for inspections and project reviews; some projects may require occasional overnight travel.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are:

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

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