Project Manager Wireless Construction

Job Description

What you’ll be doing...

We are constantly innovating to bring the latest technologies to our customers and you can be part of this team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining America’s largest and most reliable cellular network. As a Project Manager in Wireless Construction, you will lead a wide range of internal and external partners and vendors to lead all aspects of construction and maintenance for a regional network of cell site projects. Your vital role will ensure that these multi-stakeholder, complex projects are delivered on time, to specifications, and within budget.

• Collaborating with partners to establish project designs, scope, deliverables and timelines.
• Developing and maintaining detailed schedules for each project and actively running the scheduled tasks with outside vendors including major breakthroughs, action items, long lead purchases, and any other commitments that would impact the project timeline.
• Analyzing implications of changes from the original schedule and taking required corrective actions to ensure the project stays on track.
• Providing regular project status reports to management and the project team.
• Coordinating and leading all aspects of the issuance of RFQs and the evaluation of responses, based on purchasing requirements, and providing detailed analysis and recommendations for the best candidates.
• Overseeing project construction and installation for DAS, in-building, and large venue locations.
• Writing detailed scopes of work for bidding and awarding projects.
• Reviewing detailed bill of materials for project equipment requirements and working with equipment engineering and general contractors to ensure all materials necessary for the project are obtained.
• Managing capital budget, purchase orders and receiving.
• Ensuring projects are constructed per Verizon standards and system design requirements, verification ofas-built drawings and close out packages.

What we’re looking for...

You enjoy handling complex, large-scale projects impacting a large variety of partners, both internal and external. You have a keen eye for detail, but never lose sight of the big picture. Being results-driven and well-organized, you are adept at identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies. Strong communication and team building skills enable you to negotiate with internal and external partners to ensure nothing gets in the way of success. You thrive in a fast-paced, high demand environment, making effective decisions quickly, and juggling opposing priorities with ease.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing projects and process/program management experience.
• Experience with budget tracking, cost estimation, and cost accounting of capital plans.
• Willingness to travel.

Even better if you have:

• A degree.
• Ericsson/Nokia, DC plant design, and general construction knowledge.
• Knowledge of fiber installation and standards.
• Experience in telecommunications / data networking or wireless industry.
• Experience in Wireless construction (in-building, DAS, or venue telecom systems).
• Project management experience focused on in-building, DAS, or venue telecom system installations.
• Knowledge of OEM equipment (Commscope, Solid, JMA).
• Experience writing scopes of work for large custom projects.
• Experience with capital budget management, purchasing and receiving.

When you join Verizon

You’ll have the power to go beyond – doing the work that’s transforming how people, businesses and things connect with each other. Not only do we provide the fastest and most reliable network for our customers, but we were first to 5G - a quantum leap in connectivity. Our connected solutions are making communities stronger and enabling energy efficiency. Here, you’ll have the ability to make an impact and create positive change. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, join our team of the best and brightest. We offer great pay, amazing benefits and opportunity to learn and grow in every role. Together we’ll go far.

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