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 are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

Financial Wellbeing:

Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.

Mental Wellbeing:

We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.

Personal Growth & Balance:

Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Manager, Structural Engineering - International

The primary function of this position is to define, drive, and ensure structural engineering quality, consistency, and performance across all SBA International markets. This role provides technical leadership to the Structural Engineering organization, ensuring alignment with SBA’s business objectives, production targets, and long‑term growth strategy.

The Senior Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and supervising the Structural Engineering team, while partnering closely with local engineering organizations to coordinate activities, standardize engineering solutions, and ensure compliance with applicable structural codes, industry standards, and SBA requirements. This position also serves as a key point of escalation and decision‑making for complex or high‑risk structural matters, driving continuous improvement initiatives, promoting engineering best practices, and recommending innovative and scalable solutions to enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency across international markets.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and mentor Engineering teamto ensure continuous improvement of technical expertise, leadership capability, and structured career path planning across international markets.
Oversee and govern the review and approval of tower structural analyses and tower modification drawings performed by external vendors and local engineering teams.
Direct the generation, interpretation, and executive-level synthesis of engineering reports, analyzing trends and providing strategic recommendations.
Define performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting standards for the Structural Engineering organization.
Partner with local and regional Engineering teams to align resources and meet production goals for structural analysis and A&E drawings.
Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk structural engineering matters.
Establish governance and quality oversight for modification drawings and engineering deliverables.
Drive cross-functional alignment with Construction, Operations, Legal, Procurement, and Finance to manage workflow impacts and regulatory compliance.
Sponsor and guide teams executing specialized engineering assignments requiring complex calculations or non-standard solutions.
Ensure governance and accountability for timely execution of tower modification and remediation programs.
Evaluate and sponsor the selection of new design, analysis, and productivity tools.
Define the adoption of new technical methods and developments in tower engineering across markets.
Lead RFQs/RFPs for engineering services across international markets, leveraging U.S. and local vendors.
Identify, standardize, and deploy best practices across international markets.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct and indirect supervisory responsibility over the Structural Engineering organization supporting SBA International markets.
Provides functional oversight to Engineers and Designers across multiple countries.
Accountable for performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and talent pipeline health.
Influences organizational design, staffing models, and resource allocation to support scalability and productivity.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, including leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams across multiple countries or regions.
Fluency in English and Spanish required; Portuguese strongly preferred for international collaboration.

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Senior Manager, Structural Engineering- International

Job description

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

Financial Wellbeing:

Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.

Mental Wellbeing:

We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.

Personal Growth & Balance:

Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.