Scoping Construction Manager - Adex Corporation
Newark, NJ 07175
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY
The Scoping Construction Manager is responsible for identifying all technical aspects of the telecommunications equipment to be scoped for a deployment at assigned job/sites and is the decision maker on all issues falling under the position's scope. The Scoping Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring the appropriateness of the site for deployment, reviewing construction drawings, installation documents and customer requirements and identifying all work types and work packages. The Scoping Construction Manager is responsible for creating and documenting the Scope of Work (SOW) and the Bill of Material (BOM) that will be provided to Customer and Internal stakeholders to be used as the basis for site the build plan and materials procurement. This will be accomplished via site walks, desk top documentation review and review of aerial imagery and review with customer. The SOW will be created by the Scoping Construction Manager using the appropriate tools for approval and communication to other stakeholders/Customer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and document a comprehensive per site SOW and BOM which will include identification of all work types and drivers. Support various delivery organizations with construction technical expertise.
1. Understanding the site technical solution, construction standards and SOW contracted by the customer, including work packages, material requirements and final deliverables to customer
2. Understanding the SOW, drivers and fixed price packages between Company and its Service Providers and between Company and the customer
3. Understanding Cell Site Construction Drawings (CD), Radio Design Frequency Sheet (RFDS), Structural/Mount Design Elements and requirements
4. Utilizing the Scoping/Desktop Review of the build elements to:
1. Review RFDS, CD, mount and structural designs for constructability and accuracy using Drone Survey data. Document (redline) discrepancies and return to the document owner for correction.
2. Create the per site SOW and BOM by determining the step-by-step methodology using construction drawings, RFDS and drone survey data
3. Create day by day build/outage plan and review with stakeholders (CMs, SPs and Customer) to ensure alignment
4. Plan and adjust schedules, as necessary, and work with Customer Project Manager, Market CMs and Service Providers on any necessary changes to the scope, including recommendations
5. Review supplier quotes for accuracy and approve or reject as necessary. This may include material, services and rental equipment quotes
6. Identify and document appropriate rigging and crane requirements necessary to perform the work
7. Participate in project planning meetings, providing guidance, as needed, and determining resolutions to any problems or issues raised during plan of day meetings at various phases of the project
5. Preparing various reports, analyses and presentations as necessary, including (but not limited to) status reports on progress and, if any problems, then recommended manner of handling the problem
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Entrepreneurial & commercial thinking
• Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision
• Ability to proactively analyze issues and make sound decisions
• Ability to learn and excel
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people
• Ability to multi-task in agile environment
• Ability to cope with pressures & setbacks
• Ability to deliver results and meet customer's expectations
• Planning & organization skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong consultative skills
• Ability to think in innovative fashion
TYPICAL INTERFACES
Internal:
• Onshore and offshore delivery teams
• Scoping Team
• Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
• Market Project Team
• Customer Unit (CU)
• Business Operations
External:
• Customer Project Management
• 3rd Party Suppliers
• 3rd Party Service Providers
TOOLS & RESOURCES
• Site Rollout
• Site Tracker
• Customer databases
Good knowledge of:
• Microsoft Office suite of programs (especially Excel, Outlook and WORD)
• Adobe Pro
• Databases
• Local data management tools
• Close-out Package Checklist and required deliverables
• Virtualization tools
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience of 2-5 years industry experience
• Experience managing delivering cell site construction and technology upgrades
• Experience with providing site design solutions and guidance of order of operations
• Ability to review construction documents, determining site feasibility, as well as site design consulting as needed
• Ensure accuracy of constructions drawings and RFDS meeting scoping requirements
• Direct knowledge of general construction processes & procedures and on-site safety requirements
• Direct knowledge of cell site construction and equipment installation material requirements
• Direct knowledge of cell site structural design and modification requirements
• Direct knowledge of rigging and crane requirements
• Experience in construction scope estimation, managing and directing general contractors, generating bill of materials, etc. (Civils, Ground, L&A, Backhaul, MW)
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce Industry/Customer quality standards.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting practices and techniques, including sweep testing concepts.
• Basic knowledge of contracts (leasing, vendor facing, customer facing)
• Ability to solve common problems effectively, on time and within budget
• Strong ability to learn quickly and multitask in fast paced environment across business units and customers
• Strong ability to communicate and work with multiple professional skill levels effectively
• Drive to follow all safety standards and complete approved OSHA 10-hour course for telecommunications industry. If managing crews, then OSHA 30-hour course must be completed (instead of OSHA 10).
• Ability to learn new tools
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
• Previous experience working on Cell Site/Wireless equipment portfolio
• Experience with large scale telecom projects
• Advanced Excel skills or other programming skills
The Scoping Construction Manager is responsible for identifying all technical aspects of the telecommunications equipment to be scoped for a deployment at assigned job/sites and is the decision maker on all issues falling under the position's scope. The Scoping Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring the appropriateness of the site for deployment, reviewing construction drawings, installation documents and customer requirements and identifying all work types and work packages. The Scoping Construction Manager is responsible for creating and documenting the Scope of Work (SOW) and the Bill of Material (BOM) that will be provided to Customer and Internal stakeholders to be used as the basis for site the build plan and materials procurement. This will be accomplished via site walks, desk top documentation review and review of aerial imagery and review with customer. The SOW will be created by the Scoping Construction Manager using the appropriate tools for approval and communication to other stakeholders/Customer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and document a comprehensive per site SOW and BOM which will include identification of all work types and drivers. Support various delivery organizations with construction technical expertise.
1. Understanding the site technical solution, construction standards and SOW contracted by the customer, including work packages, material requirements and final deliverables to customer
2. Understanding the SOW, drivers and fixed price packages between Company and its Service Providers and between Company and the customer
3. Understanding Cell Site Construction Drawings (CD), Radio Design Frequency Sheet (RFDS), Structural/Mount Design Elements and requirements
4. Utilizing the Scoping/Desktop Review of the build elements to:
1. Review RFDS, CD, mount and structural designs for constructability and accuracy using Drone Survey data. Document (redline) discrepancies and return to the document owner for correction.
2. Create the per site SOW and BOM by determining the step-by-step methodology using construction drawings, RFDS and drone survey data
3. Create day by day build/outage plan and review with stakeholders (CMs, SPs and Customer) to ensure alignment
4. Plan and adjust schedules, as necessary, and work with Customer Project Manager, Market CMs and Service Providers on any necessary changes to the scope, including recommendations
5. Review supplier quotes for accuracy and approve or reject as necessary. This may include material, services and rental equipment quotes
6. Identify and document appropriate rigging and crane requirements necessary to perform the work
7. Participate in project planning meetings, providing guidance, as needed, and determining resolutions to any problems or issues raised during plan of day meetings at various phases of the project
5. Preparing various reports, analyses and presentations as necessary, including (but not limited to) status reports on progress and, if any problems, then recommended manner of handling the problem
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Entrepreneurial & commercial thinking
• Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision
• Ability to proactively analyze issues and make sound decisions
• Ability to learn and excel
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people
• Ability to multi-task in agile environment
• Ability to cope with pressures & setbacks
• Ability to deliver results and meet customer's expectations
• Planning & organization skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong consultative skills
• Ability to think in innovative fashion
TYPICAL INTERFACES
Internal:
• Onshore and offshore delivery teams
• Scoping Team
• Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
• Market Project Team
• Customer Unit (CU)
• Business Operations
External:
• Customer Project Management
• 3rd Party Suppliers
• 3rd Party Service Providers
TOOLS & RESOURCES
• Site Rollout
• Site Tracker
• Customer databases
Good knowledge of:
• Microsoft Office suite of programs (especially Excel, Outlook and WORD)
• Adobe Pro
• Databases
• Local data management tools
• Close-out Package Checklist and required deliverables
• Virtualization tools
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience of 2-5 years industry experience
• Experience managing delivering cell site construction and technology upgrades
• Experience with providing site design solutions and guidance of order of operations
• Ability to review construction documents, determining site feasibility, as well as site design consulting as needed
• Ensure accuracy of constructions drawings and RFDS meeting scoping requirements
• Direct knowledge of general construction processes & procedures and on-site safety requirements
• Direct knowledge of cell site construction and equipment installation material requirements
• Direct knowledge of cell site structural design and modification requirements
• Direct knowledge of rigging and crane requirements
• Experience in construction scope estimation, managing and directing general contractors, generating bill of materials, etc. (Civils, Ground, L&A, Backhaul, MW)
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce Industry/Customer quality standards.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting practices and techniques, including sweep testing concepts.
• Basic knowledge of contracts (leasing, vendor facing, customer facing)
• Ability to solve common problems effectively, on time and within budget
• Strong ability to learn quickly and multitask in fast paced environment across business units and customers
• Strong ability to communicate and work with multiple professional skill levels effectively
• Drive to follow all safety standards and complete approved OSHA 10-hour course for telecommunications industry. If managing crews, then OSHA 30-hour course must be completed (instead of OSHA 10).
• Ability to learn new tools
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
• Previous experience working on Cell Site/Wireless equipment portfolio
• Experience with large scale telecom projects
• Advanced Excel skills or other programming skills
Source : Adex Corporation