Position Title:  Associate Network Construction Manager (T3)

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. 

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

Role

Position requires experience with outside plant, inside plant cable, and Small Cell Network (SCN) construction on aerial, Utility Pole, 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. 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 and Crown Castle. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures in support of Crown Castle objectives. Represent Crown Castle as the expert on construction issues relating to the new or modifying installation of the infrastructure and equipment related to coverage. This may include the planning for and oversight of work on small cells, in-building iDAS, and public right-of-way oDAS.

Responsibilities

Attend Kick-Off meetings to support Construction Managers and Project Managers in all aspects of construction work. Participate in Vendor selection and Bid process. Attend deployment and other customer meetings as subject matter expert for Crown. Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work to Crown. Develop proficiency in creating bill of materials (BOM) and validating gaps during site walks to properly drive successful material procurement. Assist Construction Manager with trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, preconstruction walk, in progress site visits, Contractor Site Safety Inspections, and construction closeout. Provide direction to general contractors aligned to job specifications. Order and manage equipment and material for your project. Develop a working knowledge of permitting and licensing process in Public and Private right of way and how they vary by municipality and pole owners. Ensure Team Management, Project Managers, and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost. Develop proficiency reviewing As Built drawings to validate quantities. Ensure that all jobs are maintained in our project tracking system with complete accuracy. Be available as an escalation point to engage General Contractors on corrective actions post internal closeout review. Observe and learn from Network Construction Managers working with Project Managers, Fiber Engineers, Network Operations Center (NOC), Field Operations, and Customers.

Education/Certifications

High School diploma or equivalent required A valid driver’s license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements 

0-2 years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience with preference to both Outside Plant and Inside Plant fiber construction

Other Skills/Abilities

Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards Knowledge of construction management process Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process Ability to read and understand blueprints Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing Ability to manage, organize and process multiple overlying project activities Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach - strong interpersonal skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager Network Construction

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and 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 10% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 90% of the time. Occasional overtime as required.

 

Additional Information: The hiring range offered for this position is the equivalent of $58,720 – $73,400 annually. In addition to hourly compensation, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 10% of annual salary. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

 

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