Drafter, Telecom Construction Drawings

Position Title: Drafter (A&E Construction Drawings) I, II, III, Sr* (T1, T2, T3, T4)

*Position level will be determined commensurate with experience.

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.      

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

RoleThe Drafter is responsible for the development of telecommunication designs and drawing deliverables in a team environment, which will entail working with construction managers, engineers, and municipalities. They will also ensure civil designs are being created to the appropriate standards and guidelines. As needed the Drafter will assist in or lead complex projects and process improvement initiatives.Responsibilities 

• Assist with enterprise and wireless complex projects to ensure that milestones are being met while proactively communicating risks or barriers
• Assist in development of necessary templates used to create civil designs
• Lead in development and maintenance of civil block library
• Assists management with reporting requests around cost savings and completed designs
• Provide feedback on processes and standards aimed at improving both quality and efficiency of the overall team
• Lead quality control of civil designs completed by the team before sending to field, permitting teams or any of the service partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and design team/engineers to solve complex design issues, partner with the design team as a support in solving design issues
• Drive continued development of technical aptitude, software knowledge, and customer configurations
• Interpret both proposed designs and redlines into standard construction deliverables
• Support the development and execution of training materials and technical documentation
• Identify and propose innovative solutions for process improvement
• Utilize the Crown designated programs to complete assigned tasks within expected timeframes while proactively communicating risks and barriers
• Support other projects as assigned or required

Education/Certifications

• AutoCAD certificate or technical degree required or equivalent professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical drafting preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Must be proficient in AutoCAD
• One (1) to eight (8) or more years working in Engineering/Design Department 
• Wireless communications knowledge preferred

Expectations

• Solutions oriented, ability to anticipate problems and align solutions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and customer service skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn specialized system tools
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance methods and practices
• Ability to comprehend survey and Construction Drawings

Organizational Relationship Reports to: Sr Manager Service Delivery 

Title of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.