W2 contract / / Network Construction Manager

Network Construction Manager 3403

W2 Contract- 12+ months CTH possibility

Seattle, WA - hybrid 2-3 days per week no relocation

USC or GC holders only.

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.

Top Skills : SMALL CELL or iDAS or DAS or oDAS , 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.

Description :

Responsible for all aspects of construction on projects including; Vendor selection, on-site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives. Represent 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 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 driver's 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

Regards,

Ayush Sharma Sr. US Technical Recruiter

321-323-1062 | Ext : 149

Ayush@stellentit.com | G-talk : Ayush@stellentit.com