Engineer- Construction - III - Apex Systems

Job#: 2054610

Job Description:

Apex Systems, the Nation’s 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Construction Engineer with a Fortune 500 Company in Austin, Texas, Contract Position! 
*If you are interested in this role, please email your resume and to [email protected]
Construction Engineer  
Location: Austin, Texas 78704
Length: 12+ Months Contract
Payrate range: $38- $42
DESCRIPTION:
Administrative and Engineering activities related to the development of multiple, simultaneous Network infrastructure projects including Initiate bid walk packages, Project awards, Resolving issues. Purchase Order initiation to vendors. Confirmation of completed work and receipt of the projects in Peoplesoft. Provide financial support on projects from initial proposal/bid through receipt of final product or service including close -out package verification. Demonstrate professionalism by responding to e-mails promptly, actively participating in meetings, ability to explain issues clearly, providing updates, maintaining records, working with other departments, and understanding the impact of their job to the overall business. Monitor monthly spend targets and account receivables for accuracy. Interface with internal and external departments in the pursuit of building permits, construction inspections, and by finally obtaining certificates of occupancy for network facilities. Previous Wireless experience is preferred.
JOB DUTIES:
Coordination and completion of cell site modification projects within stated timelines. The Engineer will perform work and/or direct, monitor, and report on the progress of third-party vendors in performing site inspections, file audits, structural analysis, design and construction drawings, ability to review technical document such as: develop bill of materials, review construction drawings, review equipment specification documents, and approve project closeout packages, and other miscellaneous modifications at existing macro and small cell sites.
Work independently and effectively organize and prioritize multiple competing projects.
Populate and maintain project tracking databases; draft correspondence and business case justifications; complete project-related or site-related forms; and manage site documentation and record keeping.
Select and manage third party vendors.
Provide financial management of projects from initial quote through receipt of final services.
Collaborate with other internal departments including RF Engineering, Construction, Transport, Project Management, Network Assurance, Regulatory,
Interface with landlords and governmental agencies.
Demonstrate professionalism by promptly responding to e-mails and phone calls, actively participating in meetings, clearly explaining issues, providing updates, and maintaining records.
Interpret and understand policies and procedures and effectively communicate them to third party vendors.
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
The preferred candidate must have demonstrated in previous roles, strong organizational skills and an ability to operate in positions requiring significant self-direction and motivation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills, able to interact with Network engineering team, ability to work effectively on their own and work well under tight deadlines. Able to effectively work on multiple projects at a time. Must be organized. Must be able to identify short and long-term goals to achieve overall team/company objectives.
 

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