Construction Manager Senior

Job Details:

Job Title: Senior Construction Manager

Duration: 12 Months ( Possibility of Extension or conversion)

Location: Seattle WA 98109

Role:

• Responsible for all aspects of construction on Company projects including; Vendor selection onsite management coordination of subcontractors OEM installers and customer representatives.
• Represent Company as the expert on construction issues relating to construction/modification of towers and collocation or DAS and small cell projects including inbuilding iDAS public rightofway 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 belowground fiber installation hub construction node construction and related utility makeready.
• Ensure all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and budget of customer and Company.
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with Company policies and procedures in support of Company objectives.

Responsibilities:

• 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 for Company.
• Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work to Company.
• 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 Company 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 Company 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 Company safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with Company safety program and related workmanship practices.

Education/Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• A valid drivers license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 8 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