Construction Engineer III/Program Manager- Wireless Construction

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Role:- Construction Engineer III/Program Manager- Wireless Construction

Location:- Bloomington, MN (Hybrid, 1 2 days per week in office)
Position Summary

The Construction Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining a nationwide cellular network. In this role, you will manage internal and external partners and vendors to oversee the construction and maintenance of a regional portfolio of cell site projects. You will ensure that these complex, multi-stakeholder projects are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project designs, scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule for each project, including major milestones, action items, long-lead purchases, and other commitments that affect the schedule.
• Actively manage scheduled tasks with outside vendors.
• Analyze the impact of changes to the original schedule and take corrective action to keep projects on track.

Project Delivery

• Manage regional network projects, including new 4G/5G macro construction, cell site modifications, expansions, reconfigurations, and system upgrades.
• Work with General Contractors, Architectural and Engineering firms, and Construction Management firms to ensure scope, design, and plans meet company standards, local code requirements, and project schedules.
• Partner with Real Estate, Equipment Engineers, and Facilities Engineers to proactively identify and resolve construction issues and confirm requirements are met.
• Review close-out packages to ensure projects are completed with high quality and in line with scope.

Procurement and Financial Management

• Coordinate and oversee the issuance of RFQs and the evaluation of responses against purchasing requirements, providing detailed analysis and recommendations on the strongest candidates.
• Issue purchase orders using the PeopleSoft/Quick Bid purchasing system.
• Complete receipts of service on purchase orders and ensure invoices are paid on time in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage the regional monthly cell capital plan, ensuring accurate monthly forecasting and performing monthly reconciliation of year-to-date spending by budget item.

Communication and Reporting

• Facilitate weekly planning and working sessions with key stakeholders and regional Operations Managers to review scope, define issues, develop deliverables and timelines, assign primes, and track action items.
• Provide regular project status reports to management and the project team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
• Three or more years of relevant work experience
• Experience in project and process/program management
• Experience with budget tracking, cost estimation, and cost accounting of capital plans
• Telecommunications construction experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field
• Knowledge of Ericsson, Nokia, or Motorola equipment and DC plant design
• Knowledge of fiber installation and standards
• Experience in telecommunications, data networking, or the wireless industry
• Experience with 4G/5G macro cell implementation
• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency; proactive and flexible
• Proven ability to manage a heavy workload, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Commitment to quality and the ability to work well in a team environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

You enjoy managing large, complex projects that affect a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You pay close attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture. You are results-driven and well-organized, skilled at spotting project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies. Strong communication and team-building skills allow you to negotiate effectively with partners, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you must make quick decisions and balance competing priorities.