Sr. Construction Manager

Must Haves:Field Background: Must have prior field experience and currently be working in an office role overseeing programs.Strong Construction BackgroundProject Management: Minimum of 4 years as a Project Manager, with at least 7 years of experience in telecom or a similar role.AT&T Experience*: Ideally, candidates should have established relationships within AT&T.Must be local to Irvine.Must be willing to work from the office 3 days a week.Job Description:A Sr. Construction Manager is responsible for all technical aspects of telecommunications equipment deployment and ASP management at assigned jobs/venues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Site validation for deploymentSupplier selection and managementScope item identification and validationEquipment/material distribution planningManaging site accessInstallation and construction planning/schedulingMonitoring project progress and milestonesActing as the Ericsson representative for venue reviews, customer inspections, and safety auditsBudget monitoring and coordination with Customer Project ManagersDelegation of administrative tasks to support organizationsThe IBCM partners with/supports the Sr. Construction Manager on complex jobs/sites and also collaborates with the Remote Construction Manager.Job Responsibilities:Perform feasibility walks and establish venue POC.Analyze/develop SOW and BOM, collaborating with RF design.Evaluate job/venue, resolve access issues, and plan construction.Report material deficiencies and coordinate with Sr. CM to resolve them.Manage project plan and schedule, adjusting as needed.Attend market meetings and interface with stakeholders.Oversee venue construction and perform EHS safety audits.Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to ASPs and RCMs.Drive issue resolution with service providers.Work closely with RF design and ensure alignment with DOT system requirements.Perform additional tasks as needed.Behavioral Competencies:Operates independently in a fast-paced environmentProactively identifies and solves problemsStrong multitasking, planning, and communication skillsConsultative approach and ability to work cross-functionallyTypical Interfaces:Internal:Market Project TeamCUSourcingBusiness OpsEHSPeople FunctionExternal:CustomersThird-Party SuppliersLocal Governments and Property OwnersTools & Resources:iBwave softwareAnritsu and OTDR fiber testingMicrosoft Office SuiteSiteTrackerClose-out Package ChecklistEricsson and industry best practices/standardsEHS regulatory knowledgeQualifications and Experience:Minimum of 7+ years in the industryDegree preferred; relevant technical coursework acceptedExperience with Small Cell RAN systems (DOT, PDAS, ODAS)Field experience managing GCs, construction estimationUnderstanding of site acquisition, zoning, and permittingFamiliarity with Ericsson portfolio a plusOSHA 30-hour certification for telecom industry required

Created: 2025-05-11