Network Construction Manager

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 New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.       

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

Responsible for all aspects of construction on Crown Castle Venue projects which may include vendor selection on-site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives, with a focus on 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 outdoor 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.

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 to properly drive successful material procurement.
• Make regular trips to sites during construction including bid walk, pre-construction walks, 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.

Education/Certifications

• High School degree
• A valid driver’s license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements 

• Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand Small Cell and Venue 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.

Expectations

• 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 workflow 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.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager of Construction

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  N/A

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.  

Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions between 50% up to 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions between 50% to as few as 10% of the time. 

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