Construction Manager

Network Construction Project Manager - Fiber & Small Cell
Location: Phoenix, AZ. (NV and NM travel may be required)
Expenses: Mileage when traveling, cell phone (standard charges)
Schedule/Hours:

• This will be a hybrid role. 60% will be in office and 40% will be in field. There may be possible travel to NV or NM
• Please confirm your candidate can work any combination of office days and field days (Monday - Friday)
• 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM AZ time

Primary candidates should include proficiency with the following experiences/abilities:

• Ability to organize work across several different projects simultaneously
• Communicate updates in a concise and timely manner
• Collaborate with internal shareholders in Engineering, Permitting, Regulatory, Operations, and Project Delivery to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Fiber construction drawing and design proficiency
• Small cell construction drawing and design proficiency
• OSP fiber construction (bore, trench, aerial placement, leased duct)
• Node and power construction (foundation, pole installation, power installation, RF component installation, troubleshooting)
• Understanding of the process for bringing metered power to a small cell site
• Construction crew management
• Understanding of 811 utility location process and best practices for safe sub-surface construction
• Excel and SmartSheets

Responsibilities:

• Creating work packages for vendors, coordinating construction schedules, communicating with vendors and inspectors, resolving construction issues in the field, and ensuring projects are built on schedule and within budget
• This position will work with all team members to proactively anticipate and solve problems that may arise during any phase of the build process
• Common activities will include data collection, analysis, and reporting for assigned projects
• Each network construction team is expected to maintain open communication across all areas of the business and work as a unit with consistency while building; cognizant of fostering the vision and values
• This position is accountable for delivering key KPIs for their area of responsibility including but not limited to % On-Time Install, fiber complete for small cell, small cell LCD, installed enterprise revenue, and vendor and vehicle safety
• Supports Network Construction team with assigned tasks, projects and could include, but is not limited to, the following:
  • Correspondence, administrative tasks (PO's & Invoicing), tracking project deliverables, dates and monitoring deadlines, managing vendors, and providing regular and timely reports highlighting variances as they arise
• Prepares and submits purchase orders and processes contractor invoices for fiber and small cell
• Assists with project financials and milestone management, such as forecasting, issuing and receiving on vendor POs, tracking and resolving past due invoices
• Provide additional administrative support as required
• Communicates issues to management prior to reaching critical status
• Develops progress reports, tracks progress and identifies/resolves obstacles
• Assists with ad hoc reporting requests
• Communicate with vendors concerning construction timelines, milestones, safety, and billing
• Understanding service delivery and close out packages
• Updating company tools and attending company cross functional team meetings

Education/Certifications:

• High School degree
• A valid driver's license required
• OSHA 10 or preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience
• General knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS.
• General knowledge of Small Cell Construction techniques.
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing OTDR, PIM, and SWEEP
• General knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of budget development and execution
• Knowledge of construction management process
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Ability to direct and diagnose workflow problems, critical paths and institute remedies in a timely manner
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills - MS office, SmartSheets, and Excel

Working Conditions:

• Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 40% of the time
• Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 60% of the time