Construction Manager # JN -072021-67256

Description: 

• Responsible for all aspects of construction on Client projects including; Vendor selection, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives.  
• Represent Client as the expert on construction issues relating to construction/modification of towers and collocation projects.  
• Ensure all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and budget of customer and Client.  
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with Client policies and procedures in support of Client objectives. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Directly advise and influence decisions of District and/or Program and Project Managers in all aspects of construction work. 
• Actively participate in and make recommendations in Vendor selection process. 
• Attend deployment and other customer meetings as subject matter expert for Client. 
• Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work to Client. 
• Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure Client is receiving competitive rates for quality work. 
• Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project, hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained; ensure District and/or Program and Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost. 
• Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained. 
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Client construction standards, processes, and procedures. 
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner and are in accordance with corporate and customer standards. 
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy. 

Education/Certifications 

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Bachelor's Degree preferred 
• A valid driver’s license required 
• Experience/Minimum Requirements 
• Minimum three (3) + years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience 
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS. 
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing for SCS. 
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards. 

Experience/Minimum Requirements 

• Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience 
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS. 
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing for SCS. 
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards. 

Other Skills/Abilities 

• Knowledge of budget development and execution 
• Knowledge of construction management process 
• Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process 
• Ability to read and understand blueprints 
• Ability to direct and diagnose work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies 
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach - strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong computer skills - MS office and project management software knowledge 

Working Conditions: 

• Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 90% of the time.  
• Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 10% of the time.