The Wireless Construction Manager is required to perform an array of duties related to deployment of wireless sites through sub contractors. Typical duties may include site visits, safety audits, onsite quality and efficiency reviews, assisting in bid preparation, scheduling subcontractors and bid walks, shipping and receiving site materials, coordinating engineering firms and close out duties. This position requires the full understanding of what it takes to build a wireless site from site acquisition stage to hand over to operations. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the core values and support of our strategic plan.
Job Duties
Responsible for the deployment of wireless sites.
Strong ability to read and comprehend engineered site drawings.
Dispatch and organize subcontractors for site construction and pre engineering phases.
Clear understanding of the requirements for site acquisition , engineering and wireless site construction.
Completion of regular bid walks for the purpose of understanding overall project execution.
Coordinates all resource requirements for projects including personnel, equipment, materials, etc.
Reviews work requirements with Program Managers regularly.
Analyze technical construction issues and develop solutions to address issues.
Assist the Program Manager with the close-out of projects as they pertain to punch lists and deficiencies.
Ensure construction operations are well organized, coordinated and comply with client requirements.
Key on-site liaison between the field team, Project Manager, Landlords, and clients as required.
Maintains strong working relationships at job sites with client representatives, subcontractors, suppliers and the labour work force.
Responsible for the installation / commissioning of wireless equipment and coordination of subcontractors.
Adherence to project schedules and timelines
Manage the overall site build from conception to completion.
Ensures strict adherence to all WesTower safety programs and policies.
Assist with hiring and developing our wireless and technical workforce.
Time sheet approval for field staff.
A strong advocate of the NCR process as it pertains to our Quality Management system.
Other duties as required.
Requirements
Technical Diploma and/or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant telecommunications wireless construction experience.
Must have a solid understanding of the nuances of wireless site builds and an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to build or upgrade a cellular site.
Ability to participate in the planning and overall management of a project schedule.
Understanding of construction documents and the ability to ensure that they are complete, protect the owner's and WTCs interest, clearly define expectations and provide incentive to perform.
Knowledge of construction project costs and budgets.
Ability to build a strong team oriented and HSE conscious culture at the work site.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Work Conditions
Travel to various job sites and other project offices will be required.
Primarily an office setting with regular field/site visits.
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and clients.
Repetitive work.
Overtime, as required.
