Must Haves:
- Field Background: Must have prior field experience and currently be working in an office role overseeing programs.
- Strong Construction Background
- Project Management: Minimum of 4 years as a Project Manager, with at least 7 years of experience in telecom or a similar role.
- AT&T Experience: Ideally, candidates should have established relationships within AT&T.
- Must be local to Irvine.
- Must be willing to work from the office 3 days a week.
Job Description:
A Sr. Construction Manager is responsible for all technical aspects of telecommunications equipment deployment and ASP management at assigned jobs/venues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Site validation for deployment
- Supplier selection and management
- Scope item identification and validation
- Equipment/material distribution planning
- Managing site access
- Installation and construction planning/scheduling
- Monitoring project progress and milestones
- Acting as the Ericsson representative for venue reviews, customer inspections, and safety audits
- Budget monitoring and coordination with Customer Project Managers
- Delegation of administrative tasks to support organizations
The IBCM partners with/supports the Sr. Construction Manager on complex jobs/sites and also collaborates with the Remote Construction Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform feasibility walks and establish venue POC.
- Analyze/develop SOW and BOM, collaborating with RF design.
- Evaluate job/venue, resolve access issues, and plan construction.
- Report material deficiencies and coordinate with Sr. CM to resolve them.
- Manage project plan and schedule, adjusting as needed.
- Attend market meetings and interface with stakeholders.
- Oversee venue construction and perform EHS safety audits.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to ASPs and RCMs.
- Drive issue resolution with service providers.
- Work closely with RF design and ensure alignment with DOT system requirements.
- Perform additional tasks as needed.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Operates independently in a fast-paced environment
- Proactively identifies and solves problems
- Strong multitasking, planning, and communication skills
- Consultative approach and ability to work cross-functionally
Typical Interfaces:
Internal:
- Market Project Team
- CU
- Sourcing
- Business Ops
- EHS
- People Function
External:
- Customers
- Third-Party Suppliers
- Local Governments and Property Owners
Tools & Resources:
- iBwave software
- Anritsu and OTDR fiber testing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SiteTracker
- Close-out Package Checklist
- Ericsson and industry best practices/standards
- EHS regulatory knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 7+ years in the industry
- Degree preferred; relevant technical coursework accepted
- Experience with Small Cell RAN systems (DOT, PDAS, ODAS)
- Field experience managing GCs, construction estimation
- Understanding of site acquisition, zoning, and permitting
- Familiarity with Ericsson portfolio a plus
- OSHA 30-hour certification for telecom industry required