Network Construction Manager

Crown Castle • Columbia, MD

100d • $40 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of construction on Crown Castle projects which may include; vendor selection on-site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives, with a main focus on Small Cell Design Drawings. Represent Crown Castle 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. Ensures all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and budget of customer and Crown Castle. Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures in support of Crown Castle objectives.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• 3+ years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience Required
• Ability to read and understand Small Cell Construction Designs/Drawings
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing.
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of budget development and execution
• Knowledge of construction management process
• Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of Fiber Optic Networking
• Ability to direct and diagnose work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach - strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills - MS office and project management software knowledge
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State

Responsibilities

• Directly advise and influence decisions of direct and upstream management and Project Managers in all aspects of construction work.
• Actively participate in and make recommendations in Vendor selection process.
• Attend deployment and other customer meetings as subject matter expert for Crown.
• Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work to Crown.
• Create bill of materials (BOM) and validate gaps during site walks in order to properly drive successful material procurement.
• Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, precon walk, in progress site visits, and construction closeout.
• Provide direction to general contractors aligned to job specifications.
• Order and manage equipment and material for your project.
• Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure Crown Castle is receiving competitive rates for quality work.
• Ensure Team Management, Project Managers, and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.
• Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child.
• Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED