Network Construction Manager presso Crown Castle

POSITION TITLE: Network Construction Manager (T4)

COMPANY SUMMARY 

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.

Although you'll be hired as a Crown Castle employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to an acquiring company in the future. For more information, please visit: https://www.crowncastle.com/strategic-review-results

ROLE
This position requires experience with construction management of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant cable design, utility pole and ground facilities, and a thorough understanding of permitting, pole/conduit licensing procedures, and fiber network construction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in small cell and DAS (Distributed Antenna System) deployments, including engineering and design of wireless infrastructure. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, including relocation and enterprise initiatives, and ensure all work is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and construction management of outside plant fiber optic networks and small cell deployments. 
• Create detailed construction drawings, splice diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs) using GIS and CAD tools. 
• Perform field validations, site surveys, and pole audits to ensure design accuracy and feasibility. 
• Conduct pole loading analysis and prepare make-ready documentation for aerial fiber and small cell installations
• Attend Kick-Off meetings with Project Managers in all aspects of fiber construction work. 
• Utilize PowerBI and other business intelligence tools to analyze data summaries and predictive visualizations for OTP, CRM assignments, etc. 
• Attend transportation and other customer meetings as subject matter experts for Crown. 
• Develop customer relationships that may result in influencing customers to award service work to Crown. 
• Visit sites during construction including site surveys, Contractor Site Safety Inspections, and construction closeouts. 
• Submit Change Management tickets and manage projects. 
• Create pole maps and work orders including assignments. 
• Manage vendors and interface with developers and municipalities. 
• Assist with pole and overlash applications to power companies. 
• Provide direction to general contractors aligned to job specifications. 
• Maintain working knowledge of permitting and licensing processes in public and private rights-of-way. 
• Ensure Team Management, Project Managers, and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost. 
• Review As-Built drawings to validate quantities and ensure project tracking system accuracy.
• Serve as an escalation point for corrective actions post internal closeout review.  
   

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Experience Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications/wireless construction experience Required
• Experience with telecom carriers or engineering firms – Preferred 
• Experience with 5G small cell deployments and DAS systems – Preferred 

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of OSHA standards 
• Knowledge of construction management processes 
• Knowledge of permitting, NJUNS, SPANs 
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings 
• Ability to manage, organize, and process multiple overlapping project activities 
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Strong computer skills including project management software 
• Knowledge of pole loading analysis and make-ready engineering – Preferred 
• Proficiency in GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation) – Preferred 
  
   

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
• Certifications such as FOA CFOT, FBA, or equivalent – Preferred 

COMPANY BENEFITS

At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. 

Compensation

The pay range offered for this position is $40 - $55 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.

Additional Information

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

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