Senior Network Construction Engineer

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing…

The focus of this position is driving the construction and activation of new macro cells into the Verizon network. You have a keen eye for detail but never lose sight of the big picture. Being results-driven and well-organized, you are adept at identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies. 

• Tracking milestones and coordinating across disciplines on missing, upcoming, and past-due tasks.

• Managing changing priorities, competing priorities, and situations in which guidelines can change.

• Manage RFPs, price matrices, quotes, equipment order submittals, invoicing, material release, and capital budget management

• Utilize ERP, Fuze, and other Enterprise tools to manage projects from inception through completion.

• Manage Verizon internal deliverables to ensure a consistent workflow for vendors.

• Tracking handoff intervals and average timelines for milestone benchmarks. 

• Standardizing reporting, workflows, and processes across disciplines and tools.

• Coordinating workload and distribution of work activities between internal & external workgroups to ensure timely delivery of sites.

• Investigate, discuss & resolve moderately complex issues with implementation teams under limited supervision.

• Provide leadership and technical direction to internal & external partners to ensure that all details of projects are completed on time.

What we're looking for…
 

You will enjoy handling complex, large-scale projects impacting a large variety of partners, both internal and external. You'll have a keen eye for detail but never lose sight of the big picture. Being results-driven and well-organized, you are adept at identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies. Strong communication and team-building skills enable you to negotiate with internal and external partners to ensure nothing gets in the way of success. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, making effective decisions quickly, and juggling opposing priorities with ease.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

• Experience managing projects and process/program management experience.

• Experience with budget tracking, cost estimation, and cost accounting of capital plans.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience in wireless construction.

• General knowledge of Samsung construction.

• Experience in Fuze.

• Exceptional time management and communication skills.

• Knowledge in the fields of Cell Site Construction, Grounding, Transport, RF Fundamentals and RF Cabling, Antenna Mounting and Modifications, fiber installation and standards, and A&E Concepts.

• Knowledge of VCP and VRAN.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington work location, the compensation range for this position is between $74,000.00 and $138,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.