Construction Manager –Small Cell & OSP 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.
This is a field based position
Responsibilities:- Actively participate in and make recommendations in support of the Vendor / GC selection process
- Identify, track, and support the procurement and release of materials required to complete the work
- Attend deployment and other customer meetings as a subject matter expert for Client, maintain documentation and support team leads as needed
- Make regular and consistent visits to sites during construction, including bids walks, pre-construction walks, in progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeout visits
- Schedule preconstruction meetings and inspections with applicable jurisdictional and Utility inspectors
- Responsible to maintain costs within the scope of the project budget(s), hold Vendors accountable to ensure budgets are maintained;ensure Supervisor / Managers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost –identify and mitigate risks
- 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 Client 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 Client safety program and related workmanship practices
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience –preferably small cells, in the ROW
- Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for Small Cells and Fiber in the Right of Way
- Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep and PIM tests, Fiber Optic OTDR/OPL testing
- Working knowledge of GO95, NESC, NEC and OSHA standards
- Experience with providing leadership and direction to construction / installation crews
- Experience managing multiple projects that are at any time in various stages of construction and integration
- Knowledge of fiber / copper OSP standards is desirable
- Experience with copper splicing and power over copper is a plus
- OSHA 10 Certification (If not current, will need to take Client Training within first 2 weeks)
Key Skills
Construction / Project Manager (Small Cell, Back-haul, Fiber, OSP), Public Right of Way (ROW), Lineman, CRO.
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer