Field Construction Management

Description:

Candidate must physically reside near the Portland Oregon area. The candidate is strongly preferred to have previous AT&T construction management experience. Ericsson experience is a plus. Physical site visits will be needed in and around the Portland area.

• 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 Ericsson 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 Ericsson 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.
• 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 Ericsson 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 Ericsson 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.