The client needs 1 resource to be in the Chattanooga, TN area and 1 resource to be located in the Nashville, TN area. Occasionally there would be overnight travel. Standard program expense for cell, internet and mileage are approved for these roles.

Top skills: Fiber and Small Cell experience is needed.

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of construction projects which may include; vendor selection on-site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives, with a main focus on Small Cell Design Drawings.

Represent client 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.

Ensures all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and budget of customer . Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with policies and procedures in support objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Directly advise and influence decisions of direct and upstream management and Project Managers in all aspects of construction work. Actively participate in and make recommendations in Vendor selection process. Attend deployment and other customer meetings as subject matter expert . Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work . Create bill of materials (BOM) and validate gaps during site walks in order to properly drive successful material procurement. Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, precon walk, in progress site visits, and construction closeout. Provide direction to general contractors aligned to job specifications. Order and manage equipment and material for your project. Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure is receiving competitive rates for quality work. Ensure Team Management, Project Managers, and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost. Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained. 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. Education/Certifications. High School degree. A valid drivers license required.

Experience/Minimum Requirements : Ability to read and understand Small Cell Construction Designs/Drawings .Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience .Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing RF Sweep test, OTDR, Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing. Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards. Other Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of budget development and execution Knowledge of construction management process . Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process . Ability to read and understand blueprints , Knowledge of Fiber Optic Networking Ability to direct and diagnose work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies .Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach - strong interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills - MS office and project management software knowledge .Working Conditions: Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 70% of the time, daily. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 30% of the time. Occasional overtime as required.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65,990.96 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road