Broadcast Project Manager

Vertical Bridge; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Broadcast Project Manager, where you'll lead the coordination of new site acquisitions and construction in the wireless industry. This role offers a dynamic environment, overseeing projects from budgeting to completion while fostering client relationships. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and initiative, ensuring projects are executed on time and within budget. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the communications infrastructure sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in wireless communication development and project management.
• Experience managing budgets up to $10 million.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project budgets and site builds for wireless communication.
• Manage contractor communications and ensure project timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Construction Management

Regulatory Compliance

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent Degree in Land Planning

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Vertical Bridge is the nation's largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure and locations, providing build-to-suit and colocation solutions to the wireless industry. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boca Raton,Florida.In 2020, Vertical Bridge became the first tower company in the world to achieve the CarbonNeutral company certified status and has been recertified every year since.

Summary:
The Broadcast Project Manager is responsible for complete coordination of all activities in acquiring, engineering, and constructing new sites both Broadband and Broadcast. The Project Manager will provide support for carrier build-to-suite program and Broadcast tenants in multiple markets and regions, as required.

Job Functions:

• Coordinate the set-up of project(s), budgets, and initiation of all new tower/site builds as approved and assigned
• Manage turnkey tower development services from SCIP, through ground lease negotiations, due diligence, regulatory permits (Phase I, SHPO, NEPA, FAA, FCC, etc.), zoning, building permits, coordination with the construction team for sites to be carrier and tenant install-ready.
• Define scope, solicit, and select through RFP processes as required all subcontractors and material vendors to provide site acquisition and construction services to complete the project(s)
• Establish and maintain daily project plans for multiple contracts as required, work directly with clients with support from internal and external resources
• Handle day to day project level customer, contractor, and internal communications – verbal and written
• Develop and nurture client relationships by identifying requirements, anticipating and resolving problems
• Monitor and communicate metrics with company tracking tools and reports on a minimum weekly basis
• Initiate and conduct necessary meetings to keep projects on schedule and within budget with early problem resolution
• Prepare, coordinate, and close out all required accounting requirements for each project including requisitions, purchase orders and invoice approvals
• Complete all project closeouts including site walks, punch list item completion, document scanning, site binder, and accounting
• Maintain all project records and data on company database and utilize workflow and project management tools to manage assigned projects
• Monitor and delegate building construction, generator malfunctions, roof repair and other operational issues
• Understands construction drawings and redline process
• Familiarity with environmental reports and government approvals
• Knowledge of all aspects of leasing, zoning, and regulatory compliance related to real estate development and wireless network operations, including knowledge of lease terms or contracts and understanding of legal proceedings
• Have fundamental understanding of broadcast engineering systems, nomenclature and design standard for FM and AM as well as TV transmission sites including understanding grounding and transmission line design criteria
• Understand building systems including knowledge of architecture and engineering related to broadcast building design, electrical system and HVAC system design

These job functions are representative of tasks accomplished by incumbents. The list is not exhaustive; incumbents perform other job-related tasks.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Position will work remote and on jobsites as required. Position will involve some travel.

Education and Experience:

• Four-year degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Land Planning or equivalent degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in wireless communication development, site acquisition and construction project management
• Prefer experience developing wireless communications facilities on government or military facilities
• Experience with handling and managing P&L of up to $10 Million per year
• Proficient user of Excel and Word
• Demonstrated mastery in ongoing multiple tasking and project management skills
• Excellent client and vendor relationship skills
• Required to have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in fast-paced and pressured environment
• Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team

Vertical Bridge is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee. Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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