Tower Crew Lead - Des Moines, Iowa

SBA Communications•IA - Virtual, IA

About The Position

The Tower Crew Lead supervises and performs daily construction duties to ensure quality construction for expedited commercial deployment of services. The role supervises subcontractors and job-site personnel to complete assigned work. It includes coordinating resources, schedules, deliveries, inspections, and project closeout; assigning and supporting crew tasks; and completing civil and tower construction activities. The position requires domestic travel 90% of the time, the ability to operate a company vehicle at the CMV level, and the ability to climb to heights up to 500 feet. Work is regularly performed outdoors and may involve electrical and radiation exposure, mechanical parts, precarious heights, and very loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Either 5 or more years of tower construction experience, ability to read blueprints, details, and specifications, knowledge of test equipment, Sweep, PIM, and Fiber with certification in each, and knowledge of standard knots; or 2 or more years of tower construction experience and NWSA/TTT-1 written and practical certification.
At least 1 year of leadership experience.
English language fluency.
Physical ability to climb to heights of up to 500 feet.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to travel domestically 90% of the time and operate a company vehicle at the CMV level.
Valid government-issued driver's license.
MDOT medical physical requirement for drivers.
Ability to hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests in person and by telephone; visual ability correctable to 20/20; and ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner.
Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Ability to stand for 90% of the day, stoop, bend, reach, stretch, walk, and climb; and lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work at remote job sites for extended periods.
Applicants receiving a conditional offer for a safety-sensitive position must take and satisfactorily pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

Inspect and approve subcontractor work.
Schedule and coordinate required inspections with local authorities.
Plan, prioritize, and mobilize staff, materials, and subcontractors to meet project schedules and complete work efficiently.
Keep the Construction Supervisor informed about progress, concerns, and deviations from plans or schedules.
Identify materials and other resources needed to complete projects and coordinate resources to meet construction schedules.
Coordinate delivery and off-loading of towers, materials, generators, and shelters.
Identify punch-list items and ensure they are remedied before customer inspection; finalize inspections to close projects.
Assign tasks to crew members and perform civil or tower construction activities, including stacking towers, testing, positioning and installing antennas, and running coax.
Ensure crew tasks are completed in a timely and quality manner.
Train and assist employees and interact professionally with client representatives.
May maintain and enforce SBA and OSHA safety practices, conduct daily job-site equipment safety inspections, and stop work when unsafe practices or conditions exist.
Work overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings, as required.
Satisfactorily complete all aspects of SBA’s Tower U training classes.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and profit sharing, where applicable.
Equity opportunities, including company equity stock plans, where applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage.
Paid parental leave, company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability, where eligible.
Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role.
Education assistance and professional development, certification, or licensing support, where eligible.
Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.
Competitive salary.