Associate Telecom Construction Manager

Amentum•Chicago, IL

12h•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities. Associate Telecom Construction Manager This Associate Telecom Construction Manager position is ideal for individuals early in their construction management career who bring some practical experience and a strong desire to advance. Intended for those with early field or project exposure, this role supports the transition from foundational experience to increased responsibility. As an Associate Construction Manager, you will work alongside experienced leaders to further develop your technical, coordination, and leadership skills while preparing for the next stage of your career. The selected candidate will join the team on wireless telecom projects where you will be assisting the group with engineering and constructing the expansion of a wireless network. You will be asked to assist in estimating, cost control, forecasting, trend analysis, change order control, risk assessment and management, forensic schedule analysis, earned value management, progress measurement/reporting, productivity analysis and calculation, subcontractor management, schedule development, progress reporting, vendor management, field engineering, site safety and overall product quality.

Requirements

This position will work remotely but may require meeting in an office environment as needed and travel as needed.
Business, Finance, Construction management, electronics or technical certification, or similar, required in a 2-year+ program.
Computer literate and proficient with Word and Excel required
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel as needed
Must be able maintain efficiency and productivity in a fast-paced work environment and effectively communicate with other project members as required
Must be eligible to work for any US Employer without current or future visa sponsorship
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds.
Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized.
Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same.
Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and work at heights.

Responsibilities

Must maintain and enforce the safety program, ensure daily job site safety plans are reviewed and followed, and stop work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist
Provides on-site analysis of ongoing specific construction projects; utilizing higher level construction managers or project managers for advice on changes in plans
Will gain a good understanding and experience of Construction and Material/BOM Management and work with multiple departments
Interface with the client's engineering team, as well as utilizing the company's engineering and management team for decisions
Will be responsible to schedule, track, measure, and report daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress to key stakeholders
Installs the quality program for all work, making certain all quality standards are met to customer specifications