Sr Network Construction Manager at Crown Castle

Posted in Information Technology 1 day ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas





Job Description:

Position Title: Senior 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 S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$70B.


Role


Position requires experience with outside plant and inside plant cable construction in aerial and underground 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 Fiber Construction Manager will ensure that projects are completed to client and internal specification, on time, and within budget.


Responsibilities



  • Work collaboratively with Fiber Engineers.

  • Build productive cross functional internal and external stakeholder relationships that drives faster speed of implementation, more effective capital/expense spending, and is a key contributor to Smart & Fast initiatives.

  • Have a thorough understanding of project, district, and region finances, P&L and cost impacts to both.

  • 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 for large and/or strategic projects.

  • Coordinate all construction activities with local/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 for large and/or strategic projects.

  • 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.  Work as a key representative for nationwide safety efforts for district and/or region.

  • Actively participate in and make recommendations in Vendor evaluation and selection process.

  • 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 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.  Act as a key contributor to continued growth and improvement in each of these.


Education/Certifications



  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • BS in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction related field or equivalent work experience

  • A valid driver’s license required


Experience/Minimum Requirements:



  • Three (3)+ years construction experience, at least three (3) years direct telecommunications experience or equivalent work experience required. At least two (2) years of supervisory contractor construction experience required, three (3)+ years preferred.

  • Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) required

  • Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep test, OTDR, Optical Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing required

  • Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards required


Other Skills/Abilities



  • Position must be available for emergency support on a 24-hour X 7-day basis

  • Ability to effectively conduct management presentations to customers at all levels and to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally.

  • PMP certification preferred, but not required

  • 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

  • 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


Title(s) of direct reports: 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.  Position may require on call rotation involvement. 


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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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