Network Construction Manager Jobs

Position Title: Network Construction Manager (T4)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$70B.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

Position requires experience with outside plant and inside plant cable construction in aerial, underground, small cell nodes, and customer building (venue) 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. Position also requires the capability to manage multiple construction contractors. From project qualification and design through punch-list and close-out, the Network Construction Manager will ensure that projects are completed to client and internal specification, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage development of permit and construction plans;
• Develop Construction Bid Package and competitively bid project to subcontractors.
• Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.
• Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.
• Provides communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the Crown Castle organization
• Act as Crown Castle safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with Crown Castle safety program and related workmanship practices.
• Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials;
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing.
• Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure Crown Castle is receiving competitive rates for quality work.
• Work hand in hand with Fiber Engineers and Field Operations.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Crown Castle construction standards, processes, and procedures.
• Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to customer and internal requirements.
• Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project, hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained; ensure Manager Network Construction and Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.
• Attend company and client status meetings.

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certificates are preferred but not a requirement
• A valid driver’s license required
• Minimum 2 year technical degree or equivalent work experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• One (1) plus years construction experience, one (1) plus years direct telecommunications experience with three (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep test, OTDR, Optical Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing preferred
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills
• Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development
• Strong communication skills
• A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Basic telecommunications experience/knowledge
• Excellent organizational/administrative skills
• Strong project management skills with attention to details
• Preference will be given to candidates with BSCE, or equivalent work experience
• PMP certification a plus
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem solving environment

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager Network Construction

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 that could require travel.

Compensation Information: For New York City, Colorado, California and Washington residents the hiring range offered for this position is $76,080-$109,365. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 15% of annual salary. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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Education

Preferred

• Some college or better
• Technical/other training or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)