Position Title: Supervisor Network Construction (M1)

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

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of an assigned team of Network Construction Managers. This team has a dedicated focus on vendor management, work order execution, construction, and restoration of Crown Castle networks and services that are consistent with all defined standard operating processes and procedures. The position will support the Manager of Network Construction and work with all cross-functional areas on improving the quality of processes, deliverables, and the end-to-end customer experience. Each network construction team is expected to maintain open communication across all areas of the business and work as a unit with consistency while building, implementing, and restoring or maintaining services; cognizant of fostering the vision and values of Crown Castle. This position is accountable for their team and are for delivering KPIs including but not limited to OpEx spend, MTTR, % On-Time Install, Fiber/Small Cell project completion.

      

Essential Job Functions Supervise a team of Network Construction Managers in support of the assigned are of responsibility for construction demands. Cap and OpEx management, as well as KPIs. Provide support to the Manager of Network Construction for communication with Project Delivery, Engineering, Field Operations, Permitting/Utilities teams. Provide support to the Manager of Network Construction to monitor, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of deliverables and supporting workflows in order to measure operational performance, as well as identify and assess areas of opportunity for improved process efficiencies and performance Maintain knowledge of technology in use, and/or under development for its impact or potential impact on the operational business process. Maintain quality service by understanding and enforcing organization standards Develop and coach direct employees, as well as ensuring similar opportunities through-out the team, Identify training gaps and create a career path for team members. Schedule and prioritize the workload of the internal Network Construction team and external vendor resources within an assigned area. Supervise the team of individual contributors for the purposes of (including but not limited to) Management of external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget Initial construction reviews in accordance with project specifications. Oversee site construction, managing schedule, and resources on all projects Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy. Coordination of all permitting and licensing activities. Development of permit and construction plans Participate in the Vendor evaluation and selection process. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Crown Castle construction standards, processes, and procedures. Act as a key contributor to continued growth and improvement in each of these. Act as Crown Castle safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with Crown Castle safety program and related workmanship practices. Education/Certifications High school diploma or equivalent required B.S in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction related field or equivalent work experience required A valid driver’s license required                                                   

Experience/Minimum Requirements

5 years of experience performing (or equivalent work experience): Direct supervision/management of employees Fiber engineering design, splicing and/or construction implementation experience. Experience with optical test equipment including OTDR, PIM Testing, and Sweep Testing. Working knowledge of fiber and Small Cell construction standards Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards Other Skills/Abilities Excellent leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Proven people and project management skills Candidate has a strong background in and a good working knowledge of Small Cell infrastructure engineering, construction, and restoration methods The ideal candidate will possess both an expertise in reporting as well as an understanding of workflows, customer needs, and underlying technology The candidate must have strong analytical skills and proven ability in determining the root cause of problems and the base set of conditions for their occurrence. He/she must exhibit the ability to assess the priority and severity of issues by understanding business objectives, technical costs, and user needs as well as weigh alternatives for resolution. Curiosity, initiative, and drive, along with the ability to quickly learn new technology, and a willingness to think strategically and tactically will be critical to success in this position. Ability to diagnose work flow problems and institute remedies The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity. Position needs to be able to operate in a fast paced customer focused environment handling multiple priorities at a time, delivering quality service to diverse user groups and customers Position must be available for emergency support on a 24 hour X 7 day basis A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers. Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager Network Construction

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):

Senior Network Construction Manager, Network Construction Manager, Network Fiber Inspector, Operations Coordinator

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On 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.  

Required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions up to 80% of the time. To include long term deployments with overnight stays. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions the remaining 20% of the time.

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