Job Description:

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 ~$100B.

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

Lead and supports a team of Construction Managers.  Responsible for all aspects of construction on Crown Castle projects with primary focus on Small Cell construction drawings and structural analysis reviews, but also 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 Crown Castle as the expert on engineering issues relating to new or modifying installation of the infrastructure and equipment related to coverage. This may include in assisting on 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 and Crown Castle. Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures in support of Crown Castle objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with A&E vendors and internal groups to produce and QC CDs and SAs


• Directly advise and influence decisions of direct and upstream management and Project Managers in all aspects of responsible engineering/construction work.


• Actively participate in and make recommendations in Vendor selection 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.


• Create bill of materials (BOM) and validate gaps during site walks in order to properly drive successful material procurement.


• Make trips to sites as required during site selection, engineering, and 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 as necessary


• Understand prevailing rates for all engineering/construction work and ensure Crown Castle 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 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

• Engineering Degree preferred


• High School degree


• A valid driver’s license required

 Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Ability to read and have a strong understanding of Small Cell Construction Designs/Drawings and Structural Analysis


• Minimum three (3) or more years of telecommunications/wireless engineering/construction experience


• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for Small Cell Solutions


• 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.

Expectations

• 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


• Excellent organizational/administrative skills 


• Strong interpersonal skills 


• Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem-solving environment 


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 


• Strong communication and leadership skills 

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: District Manager of Network Construction

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  Network Construction Manager

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in your assigned office approximately 60% of the time (3 days per week) and where you do your best work 40% (2 days per week).  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.  

Additional Information: Crown Castle has a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy in place requiring vaccination by your employment start date, unless approved for an accommodation or otherwise prohibited by law. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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