Construction Manager

Description:

Responsible for all aspects of construction on projects including Vendor selection on-site management coordination of subcontractors OEM installers and customer representatives. Represent client as the expert on construction issues relating to construction/modification of towers and collocation or 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 for DAS and small cell projects 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 and budget of customer. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with policies and procedures in support of objectives.

Essential Job Functions

- Directly advise and influence decisions of District and/or Program 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.

- Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work.

- Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk precon walk in progress site visits punch walks and construction closeout. Provide direction to general contractors when doing ground work.

- Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure client is receiving competitive rates for quality work.

- Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained ensure District and/or Program 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 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 safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with safety program and related workmanship practices.

Education/Certifications

- High School degree

- A valid drivers license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements

- Minimum 3-5 years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience

- 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 for SCS.

- Working knowledge of NESC NEC and OSHA standards.

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

Skills

Small cell, wireless construction, DAS, ROW

Additional Details:

Location:

Seattle WA
-fully remote will travel to local fields 2-3 days per week.

Travel: 1-2 times per year may be required to travel outside of the state to attend special meetings with the team. expenses are covered for this with normal charges

Expenses:
Cell internet and mileage to the field and back home.

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Skills:

Vendor Management MS Office/Excel proficiency and strong problem solving skills. Must have experience with building small cells in the ROW node and construction drawing experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.25 - $52.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote…