Project Manager - Site Development Construction

Position Title:Project Manager - Site Development Construction (P3)
Company Summary
Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it possible to transform the way we live and work. 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 S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.
Role
Responsible for the management of new Site Development and construction, as well as customer implementation processes using cross-functional project teams to provide contracted services to customers, ensuring project timelines are met in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures.
Responsibilities

• Partners with Real Estate Acquisition negotiators, Zoning Project Manager, Wireless Customers and Site Acquisition Vendors to identify strategic real estate candidates for the construction of new wireless infrastructure.
• Provides lease extension negotiation support by reviewing and discussing viability of real estate option candidates and project timelines.
• Prepares accurate Schedule of Values for the Strategic Relocation negotiation team and initial construction budgeting purposes.
• Provides design review of relocation related construction drawings.
• Coordinates with and directs Field Construction Managers (FCM) for on-site construction activities and support as necessary.
• Coordinates utility designs with local providers and fiber delivery with wireless carriers.
• Compiles bid packages, coordinates/attends bid walks as appropriate, and provides scope clarification to general contractors as appropriate.
• Assists in budget coordination and tracking, and PO process with Site Development project coordinator.
• Responsible for setting the construction timeline and scheduling.
• Coordinates all inspections as needed.
• Works with all necessary departments on closeout items and site handoff to operations.
• Responsible for carrier equipment coordination and installation to ensure uninterrupted network service, and identifies construction challenges that could impact strategic timelines.
• Must possess a strong understanding of strategic initiatives and landlord messaging.

Expectations

• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications/wireless project management, asset management, tower maintenance, and property management
• Advanced knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process.
• Ability to read and understand A&E drawings
• Ability to direct the diagnosis of work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach

Education/Certifications/Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years or more of tower construction experience in wireless and three years of project management experience
• Experience managing project budgets or related financial experience
• Customer facing project management experience a plus

Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Sr Manager National Implementation
Title(s) 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.
Additional Information: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)