DAS Construction Manager (DC Metro Area)

Airtower Networks, named one of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies and one of the Hottest Companies in Washington DC by Inc. Magazine, delivers total managed services and mobile connectivity for commercial real estate, enterprise, healthcare, and government sectors.

If you’re looking for a career with a fast-growing company that's invested in your personal development, a solid compensation package, and a huge opportunity to move up within an organization, see below job description and apply. 

We are looking for a "hands-on" DAS Construction Manager to join our Construction team in our DC market. This position involves all phases of construction in DAS, small cell, and WiFi installation. The ideal candidate will vet and maintain a relationship with vendors/subcontractors to ensure they meet our standards of quality of workmanship while overseeing projects from beginning to end.  This role may involve occasional travel to other growing markets throughout the country.

Job Description:

• Oversee construction projects through all phases from beginning to end, including meeting project schedules and budgets
• Manage the installation of DAS wireless equipment; antennas, coaxial, CAT 5/6/7 cable, fiber optic, etc
• Represent Airtower Networks on site walks during entire construction phase including: bid walk, precon walk, progress site visits, final Inspection, punch walks and construction closeout
• Review Engineering design and BOMs for DAS
• Lead efforts to obtain low voltage and DAS permits with city officials 
• Daily interactions with stakeholders and clients, informing them of updates and progress of installation
• Provide detailed project daily status and reports to management and the construction/operations team
• Managing a team of technicians

Experience Needed:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong construction management, reporting, and budgeting skills is required
• Experience managing multiple projects to meet timelines deliverables and budgets 
• Expert at completing Sweep, PIM, and Fiber testing
• 3 years in a hands-on-capacity implementing in-building Wireless Systems such as WiFi, DAS & Small Cell networks
• Read and understand design plans to ensure smooth deployment of systems
• Fiber and coax installation, testing and troubleshooting experience
• Basic Electrical knowledge including open/closed circuits, grounding etc
• Basic Radio knowledge including wireless frequency bands, power measurements and wireless protocols (CDMA, UMTS, LTE, GSM, WLAN, etc.)
• Experience with Commissioning, Optimizing & Troubleshooting DAS systems
• Experience managing a small team 
• Have a valid driver’s license with access to your own vehicle. The Construction Manager may possibly need to move tools/equipment around from and to various job sites. 

Certifications Preferred In One Or More Of The Following:

• Corning MobileAccess
• Andrew Commscope
• SOLiD
• ADRF
• Tyco/TE Connectivity
• JMA Wireless – Teko
• Anritsu/Kaelus

Working Conditions:

This position will work on-site with exposure to heavy equipment and construction environments and requires the lifting of material and/or equipment which may be heavy.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Washington DC with travel around the DC Metro area is required 95 %. This is a field-based position.  

Company Core Values & Beliefs:

• Honesty 
• Delivery Excellence 
• Work Hard 
• Stay Humble 
• Perpetual Learners 

Included Benefits:

• 401(k) plan (5% match) 
• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• 2 weeks PTO & 1 paid volunteer day 
• 8 weeks paid Maternity leave, 2 weeks paid Paternity leave 
• Quarterly team-building events 
• Funds for professional development

About Airtower Networks

Airtower Networks is a leading wireless provider that delivers total managed services for smart buildings and mobile connectivity. We maximize your investment by providing 5G-ready networks

Airtower Networks designs, builds and manages next-generation indoor wireless networks — including Cellular, Public Safety, Wi-Fi, and Private LTE — in some of the largest cities in the country.

Airtower Networks believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company.  We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.  Airtower Networks is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

If you’re looking for a career with a fast-growing company that’s invested in your personal development, a solid compensation package and a huge opportunity to move up within an organization, please apply below.

About Airtower Networks:

Airtower Networks designs, builds and manages next-generation indoor wireless networks — including Cellular, Public Safety, Wi-Fi, and Private LTE — in some of the largest cities in the country, including Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Company Core Values & Beliefs:

• Honesty
• Customer Focus
• Delivery Excellence
• Working Hard
• Staying Humble
• Always Positive
• Perpetual Learning
• Attention to detail