Infrastructure Area Manager

Job Summary:

Manage the deploymentand maintenanceof towersacross a large geographical area. Coordinate with all departments necessary to ensure open projects are beingdriveto completion as efficiently as possible. Hire and train teams to performin accordance withNextlinkquality safety and efficiency standards. Report to upper management as needed onproduction and efficiency responsibilities. 

Essential Functions:

Reasonableaccommodationwill be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate with Purchasing Manager and warehousepersonnelto manage the inventory needed for new tower buildsand maintenance needs

• Coordinate with Network Operations to integrate newly equipped towers into the network 

• Contribute ideas for process improvement

• Responsible for the quality of work that the team provides,and coaches as needed

• Contributes to a fun, upbeat culture

• Become a subject matter expert on all equipment types related to the job

• Manage large projects and see that deadlines are met

• Keep reports updatedonvarious platforms

• Enforce all company policies and procedures

• Review andanalyzemetrics for adherence to company KPI's

• Communicate quickly and effectively with Supervisors, RDO, and other Departments to achieve goals, provide feedback, and report issues

• Oversee site maintenanceand outagerestorationfor assigned area

• Assistin outage restoration as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Must be able to lead and hold the team accountable

• Must be able to communicate consistently and clearly with other departments in the company

• Must be comfortable in a rapidly changing environmentand adapts easily to change

• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborative in style

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Professionalism and ability to work with other department managers and supervisors

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret reports and metrics

• Ability to use initiative and work efficiently with minimal supervision

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 4+ years' experience in wireless internet technology

• 2+ years' experience in climbing towers

• 2+ years' managing a team

Job Classification:

• Field Operations

• Non-Exempt

Work Environment/Hazards:

• Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot,precipitationand wind 

• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles 

• High noise level

• Use of PPE

• Climbing andwork in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet with climbing equipment

Physical Demands:

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day

• Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of 50 pounds or more 

• Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position that is +/- 500 feet

• Frequently required to use hand and power tools

Working Hours/Days:

• Monday through Fridayoccasional weekends

• Full Time

• Min40 hours, flexible schedule

• Overtime as needed

Travel Requirements:

• 0%-40%travel

• Some overnight travel may be

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlinkis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againstbased ondisability. 

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlinkintends to provide a safework environmentthat will helpprotect the safety,healthand well-being of allemployees.Therefore, weare committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.