Construction Manager – Small Cell

Company Summary

CoServe is recruiting on behalf of one of the finest wireless carriers in the country. With approximately 40,000 towers and 26,500 miles of fiber supporting small cells, our customer is the nation’s largest provider of shared wireless infrastructure with a significant presence in the top 100 US markets. They are an S&P 500 company and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the United States with an enterprise value of approximately $44 billion.

Position Title: Construction Manager – Small Cell & Fiber Solutions

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of construction on projects including; on-site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives. Represent company as the expert on construction issues relating to DAS and small cell projects, including in-building iDAS, public right-of-way oDAS & Small Cells along with the associated inside & outside plant construction methods. Oversight will include activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction and related utility make-ready. Ensure all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline of customer and company. Ensure District and/or Program and Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures in support of company objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, precon walk, in progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeout.
• Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure company is receiving competitive rates for quality work.
• Ensure Project Manager is updated daily on the status of construction and aware of any issues that will impact project cost, quality or timely completion.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company construction standards, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner and are in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Act as company safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with company safety program and related workmanship practices.

Education/Certifications

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

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground)
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing

Other Skills/Abilities

• 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
• 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

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions: Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 10% of the time.

BENEFITS

• 15% bonus
• Family oriented company

• Opportunities to grow and advance in your career
• 401k with a company match
• Insurance benefits
• Vacation