Contract position with the possibility of permanent hire based on project success.
- MUST have a solid understanding of telecommunications In-Building Construction, including wireless coverage systems such as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and other carrier in-building solutions.
- Serving as the carrier’s on-site construction representative and primary point of contact for construction matters.
- Coordinating the installation of carrier equipment, head-end equipment, antennas, coaxial and fiber cabling, pathways, power, grounding, and related infrastructure in accordance with approved designs and carrier specifications.
- Ability to interpret RFDS documents, construction drawings, site surveys, and carrier standards to support accurate project execution.
- Ability to create Carrier Equipment BOMs and General Contractor BOMs based on the design, RFDS, and project scope.
- Leading construction bid walks, answering contractors’ questions about telecom scope, and writing SOWs for construction vendor bids.
- Identifying and qualifying telecommunications subcontractors and other site and building trades needed for the project.
- Directing contractors and crews performing telecom, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural work in an industrial or commercial building environment.
- Coordinating with carriers, general contractors, building owners, tenants, architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve site access, installation, schedule, and scope issues.
- Coordinating with utility companies on services and infrastructure needed to support telecommunications construction, including schedule and cost management.
- Developing project-specific cost estimates and managing budgets for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other construction costs.
- Monitoring contractor schedules and ensuring telecom installation work meets project milestones, carrier requirements, and approved plans.
- Performing quality audits throughout the build, including checks of equipment installation, cable routing and labeling, grounding, workmanship, and compliance with carrier construction requirements.
- Working with the contractor, architect, civil engineer, and associated consultants to develop site-specific value engineering options while protecting the carrier’s technical and construction requirements.
- Reviewing change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions, and other contract documents in the carrier’s interests.
- Reviewing and approving contractor payment requests and confirming that billed work aligns with completed project scope.
- Attending local meetings, approval meetings, and conferences on behalf of the carrier; documenting decisions and following up on items affecting the carrier’s interests.
- Serving as the carrier’s liaison with Federal, State, and Municipal agencies, including city permitting and inspection authorities.
- Coordinating tenant work, participating in project meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing construction updates, and coordinating telecom punch lists, testing, acceptance, and project close-out.
- Working knowledge of telecommunications OEM equipment and basic troubleshooting.
- Strong decision-making, interpersonal, consultative, organizational, and communication skills.
- Previous site management experience and experience maintaining positive relationships with carrier clients, building owners, contractors, and suppliers.
- Three years of directly related construction leadership experience; general contractor experience preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Project.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Travel required.
