Construction Manager - Small Cell & Fiber (Phoenix)

Construction Manager – Small Cell & Fiber – Phoeniz, AZ

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager for Small Cell node projects; including the identification of equipment BOM’s and materials, support with Vendor / GC selection, on-site management, coordination of contractors, OEM installers and customer representatives.

Location : Phoenix, AZ. (NV and NM travel may be required)

Schedule/Hours : This will be a hybrid role. 60% will be in office and 40% will be in field. There may be possible travel to NV or NM. (Monday - Friday). 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM AZ time

Expenses: Mileage when traveling, cell phone (standard charges)

Primary candidates should include proficiency with the following experiences/abilities:
• Ability to organize work across several different projects simultaneously
• Communicate updates in a concise and timely manner
• Collaborate with internal shareholders in Engineering, Permitting, Regulatory, Operations, and Project Delivery to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Fiber construction drawing and design proficiency
• Small cell construction drawing and design proficiency
• OSP fiber construction (bore, trench, aerial placement, leased duct)
• Node and power construction (foundation, pole installation, power installation, RF component installation, troubleshooting)
• Understanding of the process for bringing metered power to a small cell site
• Construction crew management
• Understanding of 811 utility location process and best practices for safe sub-surface construction
• Excel and SmartSheets

Role: Responsibilities include creating work packages for vendors, coordinating construction schedules, communicating with vendors and inspectors, resolving construction issues in the field, and ensuring projects are built on schedule and within budget. This position will work with all team members to proactively anticipate and solve problems that may arise during any phase of the build process. Common activities will include data collection, analysis, and reporting for assigned projects. Each network construction team is expected to maintain open communication across all areas of the business and work as a unit with consistency while building; cognizant of fostering the vision and values of Crown Castle. This position is accountable for delivering key KPIs for their area of responsibility including but not limited to % On-Time Install, fiber complete for small cell, small cell LCD, installed enterprise revenue, and vendor and vehicle safety. Supports Network Construction team with assigned tasks, projects and could include, but is not limited to, the following: correspondence, administrative tasks (PO’s & Invoicing), tracking project deliverables, dates and monitoring deadlines, managing vendors, and providing regular and timely reports highlighting variances as they arise.

Responsibilities
• Prepares and submits purchase orders and processes contractor invoices for fiber and small cell.
• Assists with project financials and milestone management, such as forecasting, issuing and receiving on vendor POs, tracking and resolving past due invoices.
• Provide additional administrative support as required.
• Communicates issues to management prior to reaching critical status.
• Develops progress reports, tracks progress and identifies/resolves obstacles.
• Assists with ad hoc reporting requests.
• Communicate with vendors concerning construction timelines, milestones, safety, and billing.
• Understanding service delivery and close out packages
• Updating company tools and attending company cross functional team meetings

Education/Certifications
• High School degree
• A valid driver’s license required
• OSHA 10 or preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements
• Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience
• General knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS.
• General knowledge of Small Cell Construction techniques.
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing OTDR, PIM, and SWEEP
• General knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards.

Other Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of budget development and execution
• Knowledge of construction management process
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Ability to direct and diagnose workflow problems, critical paths and institute remedies in a timely manner
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills - MS office, SmartSheets, and Excel

Key Skills
Construction / Project Manager (Small Cell, Back-haul, Fiber, OSP), Public Right of Way (ROW), Lineman, CRO.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.

What We Do
TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in providing telecommunications and network infrastructure contractors, employees and project services to businesses.
Our specialization includes telecom network & infrastructure staffing deployments including planning, analysis, design, implementation, operations and maintenance.

Technologies we support:
Wireless : 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, BTS, iDAS/oDAS, Small Cell, VoLTE, IOT, Microwave, NOC, BTS (Base stations)
Wireline : Fiber, Outside Plant (OSP), switching (MSC, CO), transport and provisioning

About us
Formed by industry veterans in 2005, TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in telecommunications and network infrastructure contracting and recruiting.
TekCom Resources, Inc. has extensive experience supporting clients in building successful teams for high-profile projects with tight timelines and budgets. Our vast network of industry contacts allows us to find the best talent. Along with our recruiting experience, our staff takes a hands-on approach in assisting hiring managers to achieve their goals and objectives.

Mission
As technical staffing experts, we are passionate and driven to provide top-notch talent to help our clients achieve their goals. We are also committed to assisting job seekers in finding the job and career path they have always wanted.

Diversity
TekCom Resources, Inc. is a WBENC Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.