Field Construction Manager (FCM)

Dublin CA

Long Term Contract

Candidate must physically reside in NorCal, strong preference to not require relocation.

Expected to be available to spend app. 50% of the time in the field.

Previous AT&T construction management experience strongly preferred.

• The Field Construction Manager (FCM) is responsible for all technical aspects of the telecommunications equipment deployment at assigned job/sites, including, but not limited to: ensuring the appropriateness of the site for deployment; recommending or selecting suppliers; identifying and validating scope items with suppliers, as needed; determining and managing the distribution of the equipment and materials necessary for the deployment; managing site access; planning and scheduling the installation and construction of the job/site, including setting project schedules, forecasting, and sequencing of work; monitoring progress and milestones against schedule, including revising and updating project schedules; acting as the Client representative for onsite field review/approval of supplier deliverables, customer visits, government/customer inspections, and safety issues; conducting audits during build and through construction completion; ensuring completion in accordance with Client and customer standards, evaluating all punch list items and determining if construction is complete and acceptable; monitoring and managing budget; coordinating with and supporting Customer Project Managers; and delegating administrative tasks to support organizations, who provide support to the FCM.
• The FCM partners with / supports the Senior Construction Manager on complex jobs/sites, as needed. The FCM also partners with the Remote Construction Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of related work/ industry experience.
• Bachelor s degree preferred.
• Basic technology or related trade course work completion. Specifically - Radio Access Network Technology or experience working with it.
• Experience with providing design solutions and guidance of order of operations.
• Ability to determine site feasibility, as well as site design consulting as needed.
• Direct knowledge of general construction processes & procedures.
• Experience in managing and directing general contractors, construction scope estimation, etc. (Civils, Ground, L&A, Backhaul, Maintenance Work) .
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce Client and customer construction and quality standards. Knowledge of troubleshooting practices and techniques.
• Understanding of site acquisition, zoning, permitting, landlord negotiations, leasing laws, jurisdictional requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to interface with customers, property owners, and other internal and external ancillary personnel as needed.
• Basic knowledge of contracts (leasing, vendor facing, customer facing) and budgets.
• Understanding of EHS statutory requirements impacting Client in the local market.
• Completion of approved OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 30-hour course for telecommunications industry.
• Previous experience working on Ericsson equipment portfolio is a plus.
• Field experience in managing general contractors, construction scope estimation, etc., is a plus.