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Network Construction Manager (Information Technology)



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

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

  • Work hand in hand with Fiber Engineers and Field Operations.
  • Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.
  • Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.
  • Develop Construction Bid Package and competitively bid project to subcontractors.
  • Manage development of permit and construction plans;
  • Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials;
  • Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to customer and internal requirements.
  • Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing.
  • Attend company and client status meetings.
  • Provides communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the Crown Castle organization
  • Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure Crown Castle is receiving competitive rates for quality work.
  • 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.
  • 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 all work is completed in accordance with Crown Castle construction standards, processes, and procedures. 

Education/Certifications

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

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
  • Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) 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
  • Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred

Expectations

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

Organizational Relationship

Reports to:  Manager Network Construction

Working Conditions:  This role falls into our hybrid 2. Employees designated Hybrid 2 have the same expectation as Hybrid employees – that employees work a full day in the office Tuesday through Thursday, unless they have commitments with customers, in the field, or for business travel. These employees may also work remote on Monday and Friday.

The hourly range offered for this position is $40.00 - $55.00 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location.  Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. 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 a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. 

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