Telecommunications Construction Project Manager

Location: Melbourne, FL

Pay: $38-44/hr

Long Term Contract Role

This company is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Network Planning Engineer supporting FAA/FTI program. As a Network Planning Engineer, candidate will support design, implementation, and optimization of communication network solutions. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams, work independently on special projects, including developing network designs based upon emerging customer requirements. Other tasks include negotiating commercial vendor products, developing procedures for implementing new network designs and managing small to large network projects.

Description:

• Manages telecommunications special construction projects resulting from customer requests for quote (RFPs) or telecommunication access solution orders that result in non-recurring construction scope and/or cost

• Builds and maintains relationships with carrier POCs responsible for implementing construction projects

• Maintains all electronic data and critical project documentation and as-builts

• Creates and provides metrics/performance data and for use in program management reviews

• Schedules project kickoff meeting with all parties responsible for implementation

• Provides daily support to implementation team and ensures vendors are communicating effectively with all internal and external stakeholders

• Proven working experience in civil construction management

• Advanced knowledge of civil construction management processes, means and methods

• Expert knowledge of civil telecommunications specific products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of Telecommunications Carrier LEC/CLEC & IXC connectivity and infrastructure

o Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes

o Knowledge of Transport/Access equipment installation, test & turnup including new installs, additions, removals, provisioning and turnup of systems

o Knowledge of Telecommunications support systems (E.g. Access Cabling infrastructure, DC Power plants/Battery systems, etc.) including installation, test & turnup, additions, replacements and removals

o Knowledge of civil engineering projects including public right of way permitting

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to plan and see the big picture

• Competent in conflict and crisis management

• Leadership and human resources management skills

• Excellent time and project management skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Competent soft or people management skills

• General budget or cost management

• Ability to influence without having direct or indirect organizational control

• Proficient computer and software utilization skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering, Civil, Telecommunications Engineering Technology or Information Systems with Network Focus preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of telecommunications engineering design experience, knowledge of carrier ordering systems and processes with three to five years project management and/or people management experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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