Construction Manager III

GCI Communication Corp•Anchorage, AK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

GCI's Construction Manager III will be responsible for leading multiple concurrent projects from conceptual development through final construction following project management methodology. Supports the Construction and Implementation team within the Technology Solutions department and the company’s internal and external customers and business units. Manages a wide variety of projects, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Required to coordinate materials, equipment, teams, and manage contractors.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in engineering, management, business, telecommunications, or related field.
Minimum six (6) years professional construction management, project management, and/or engineering experience to include developing project budgets and schedules.
New Hires: NCTI Course – “Project Management” enrollment within 90 days and course completion within 6 months of hire.
Internal Promotion from Construction Manager II to Construction Manager III: NCTI Course – “Project Management” completed.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and successfully complete Defensive Driving course.
Must be able to drive when in remote communities and operate ATV-style vehicles if necessary.
Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
Safely move, transport, position, install, remove, and maneuver equipment and supplies of up to 50-pound loads occasionally.
Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.
Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.
Participation in a DOT or non-DOT drug and alcohol testing program may be required to satisfy conditions of a contract or proposed contract with a business partner or client. This includes pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up testing.
Ability to pass a pre-employment or return to work physical and fitness for duty examination may be required to satisfy conditions of a contract or proposed contract with a business partner or client.
Employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.

Nice To Haves

Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Telecommunications experience.
Logistics and procurement experience.
Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Contract and oversee outside consultants and contractors, manage internal resources, and coordinate with agencies and property owners.
Attend coordination and progress meetings; make regular trips to sites during construction including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress site visits, punch walks, and construction closeout.
Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules, including traditional Gantt and PERT charts, etc.
Define and create project scope of work (SOW) & bill of materials (BOM).
Determine, coordinate, and oversee procurement of materials and necessary equipment for project scope.
Order and manage the delivery of power and backhaul.
Maintain and ensure accurate and complete documentation of projects.
Ability to effectively negotiate to seek and resolve conflicts for win-win scenarios.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with and maintain amiable working relationships with customers, contractors, utilities, enforcement agencies, general public, and other departmental personnel.
Ability to effectively relay technical information and concepts, both verbally and in writing, to customers, contractors, utilities, and departmental personnel with varying degrees of technical knowledge.
Ability to translate information in drawings, blueprints, specifications, spreadsheets, as-builds, etc. to others.
Meeting Management: successfully plan, schedule, facilitate, keep discussions on course, and ensure that meetings achieve the desired outcomes.
Ability to lead, manage, and work within a team and set the vision effectively.
Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local codes and regulations pertaining to design, construction, and maintenance of wireless communications facilities.
Demonstrated ability to administer contracts; evaluate work in progress; manage and direct craft personnel and contractors.
Must be able to effectively manage project scheduling, project finances, and control costs to ensure project delivery is within cost constraints.
Demonstrated Risk, Contract, Quality, and Task Management
Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent (e.g., Concur, Smartsheet).
Ability to utilize and comprehend Computer Aided Drafting computer system products.
Perform complex and diverse duties under deadlines and operating constraints.
Perform the role of “Construction Manager” for large projects.
Perform development and implementation of projects, programs, and procedures of general organizational impact.
Provide functional and technical guidance to junior staff while fostering teamwork within area of responsibility.
Manage a wide variety of projects related to the company’s projects, ensuring all projects are completed on schedule and within budget.