Construction Engineer

• Maintaining accurate project lists and trackers and staying in sync with cell site build and modification priorities. Provide weekly reporting on project status.
• Contributes to the general management of site design and construction activities related to the development of multiple simultaneous network infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, new build cell sites, TI’s (tenant improvements), microwave sites, etc.
• Site modification projects including, but not limited to, tower structural analysis, Telco addition, AC power, DC power, HVAC, antenna modifications
• Interacts with municipal and regulatory agencies to gain building permits, construction inspections, and certificates of occupancy for Network facilities.
• Engineering and Operations Support - Coordinates with other departments to assist with capacities, floor space, and structural load (for example relative to auxiliary frames and cable plant).
• Provides expertise to the Upper Midwest market related to design, construction and MSC/Cell site building compliance.
• Coordinates with diverse project teams consisting of Interconnect Engineering, RF Operations, Switch Operations, Switch Engineering, Construction Engineering, Equipment suppliers, other internal and external resources through the entire lifecycle of a project from initial site design/concept planning to project completion and closeout.
• Communication through regular meetings to review status, gather updates and reporting results for Quarterly Reviews, Plan of Record meetings and project updates to Area and HQ.
• Shares financial responsibility of all projects from bid process through final payment reconciliation by preparing bid packages for solicitation of pricing, evaluating and awarding work, preparing necessary work authorization forms and purchase orders, reviewing work and processing of payments, and verifying with Accounts Payable that payments have been made.
• Practices Core Values by creating and evaluating ways to gain financial efficiencies; creating process improvements; securing assets; and being accountable for vendor payments.
• Develops quality assurance methods, procedures, standards and technical training related to site design and construction.
• Develop the skills and ability to represent the company at municipal hearings if needed in support of the Real Estate group Project management and planning - Manages the renovations of existing Cell Sites in Michigan including CDMA and LTE equipment installation and upgrades, Generator Additions, HVAC additions & upgrades, Commercial Power upgrades, and Security additions & upgrades.
• Financial Management – Provides financial management of all projects from initial proposal/bid through receipt of final product or service; funding projects; processing purchase orders; reviewing work; and ensuring payment and final balance in purchasing software.
• Assists in the development of associated capital budget.
• Track capital spending targets, capital receiving targets, process purchase orders, and ensure CIP meets 25% KPI target.
• Practice Core Values by evaluating ways to gain financial efficiencies and creating process improvements.

Requirements:

• Five years or more of wireless project management experience
• Experience managing remote teams from a central location
• Relevant experience managing large volume projects with successful results
• Working with and managing of vendor knowledge in several of the following platforms and/or technologies including Cell Site Infrastructure, Cell Site Construction
• XNG work flow experience preferred
• Network flow experience preferred
• Experience with cell site:
• Transport facilities scheduling
• Antenna systems
• Telco Systems
• AC/DC power systems
• Large and small scale generators
• HVAC
• Building Automation Systems
• Alarm systems
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for contractor and client management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• 120 hours of vacation and sick leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Investment Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Social Security and Worker’s Compensation
• Unemployment Compensation Insurance
• Reimbursement for Job Related Education and Training