Sr. Construction Manager

Must Haves:

Field Background: Must have prior field experience and currently be working in an office role overseeing programs.

Strong Construction Background

Project 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 deployment

Supplier selection and management

Scope item identification and validation

Equipment/material distribution planning

Managing site access

Installation and construction planning/scheduling

Monitoring project progress and milestones

Acting as the Ericsson representative for venue reviews, customer inspections, and safety audits

Budget monitoring and coordination with Customer Project Managers

Delegation of administrative tasks to support organizations

The 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 environment

Proactively identifies and solves problems

Strong multitasking, planning, and communication skills

Consultative approach and ability to work cross-functionally

Typical Interfaces:

Internal:

Market Project Team

CU

Sourcing

Business Ops

EHS

People Function

External:

Customers

Third-Party Suppliers

Local Governments and Property Owners

Tools & Resources:

iBwave software

Anritsu and OTDR fiber testing

Microsoft Office Suite

SiteTracker

Close-out Package Checklist

Ericsson and industry best practices/standards

EHS regulatory knowledge

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 7+ years in the industry

Degree preferred; relevant technical coursework accepted

Experience with Small Cell RAN systems (DOT, PDAS, ODAS)

Field experience managing GCs, construction estimation

Understanding of site acquisition, zoning, and permitting

Familiarity with Ericsson portfolio a plus

OSHA 30-hour certification for telecom industry required