Wireless Construction Manager

6-month contract, with potential for extension.

Description:
Location: This resource will be in the Melville, NY location and will be hybrid. 4 days per week will be in the office and Fridays are an optional WFH day.

Position requires experience with outside plant, inside plant cable, and Small Cell Network (SCN) construction on aerial, Utility Pole, and ground facilities, with a thorough knowledge of all issues related to local and state permitting, pole and conduit licensing procedures from Utilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Oversight for DAS and Small Cell projects will include activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction and related utility make-ready. 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. Represent client as the expert on construction issues relating to the new or modifying installation of the infrastructure and equipment related to coverage. This may include the planning for and oversight of work on small cells, in-building iDAS, and public right-of-way oDAS.

Responsibilities

• Attend Kick-Off meetings to support Construction Managers and Project Managers in all aspects of construction work.
• Participate in the estimating phase of current and future small cell projects.
• Participate in Vendor selection and Bid 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.
• Develop proficiency in creating bill of materials (BOM) and validating gaps during site walks to properly drive successful material procurement.
• Assist Construction Manager with trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, preconstruction walk, in progress site visits, Contractor Site Safety Inspections, and construction closeout.
• Provide direction to general contractors aligned to job specifications.
• Order and manage equipment and material for your project.
• Develop a working knowledge of permitting and licensing process in Public and Private right of way and how they vary by municipality and pole owners.
• Ensure Team Management, Project Managers, and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.
• Develop proficiency reviewing As Built drawings to validate quantities.
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in our project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Be available as an escalation point to engage General Contractors on corrective actions post internal closeout review.
• Observe and learn from Network Construction Managers working with Project Managers, Fiber Engineers, Network Operations Center (NOC), Field Operations, and Customers.

Education/Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• A valid driver’s license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• 0-2 years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience with preference to both Outside Plant and Inside Plant fiber construction

Other Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards
• Knowledge of construction management process
• Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing
• Ability to manage, organize and process multiple overlying project activities
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach - strong interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter which could require minimal travel within the district. Occasional overtime as required.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melville, NY 11747: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melville, NY 11747

Salary : $48 - $50