Construction Engineer

Mindlance; United States; On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting company in the United States is seeking a Project Manager with wireless network management experience. The ideal candidate will manage project lifecycles, coordinate financials, and ensure quality assurance. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with preferred qualifications including a master's degree or technical certification. Exceptional project management and communication skills are essential for success in this mid-senior level contract role.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Coordinator or Project Manager role within telecommunications.
• Knowledge of cellular design and construction, including equipment familiarity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction lifecycle and manage project financials.
• Coordinate RFQ processes and manage project schedules.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in construction.

Skills

Wireless network management experience

Strong technical skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.)

Master's degree or relevant technical certification (P.E., P.M.P.)

Tools

Windows

Google Suite

Client internal systems (e.g., Fuze, Ops Tracker, PeopleSoft, UneFi)

Job description

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Targeted Years of Experience: 2–7 years of relevant work experience. - Consideration will be given to candidates who possess strong academic credentials from highly-ranked universities, including recent college graduates, in lieu of relevant work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Financial Management – Lead the entire construction lifecycle, including: RFQ/RFP process, contract negotiation, sealed bid coordination, distributing bid packages, coordinating bid walk, awarding projects, monitoring progress, and issue resolution.
• Manage project financials completely, from the initial proposal/bid through final receipt of product or service.
• Generate and manage budgetary funding requests and purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, proactively managing tasks, milestones with outside vendors, and tracking long lead purchases.
• Analyze the impact of schedule changes and implement corrective actions to ensure projects remain on track.
• Coordinate and lead all RFQ issuance, evaluate responses against purchasing requirements, and provide detailed vendor analysis and selection recommendations.
• Provide regular project status reports to management and the project team.
• Construction & Technical Oversight – Manage construction from the initial site design visit through completed drawings, including design review for civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical feasibility, and conducting value engineering.
• Serve as the interface with internal and external departments, including municipal agencies, to secure building permits, construction inspections, and ultimately obtain certificates of occupancy for network facilities.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance methods, procedures, standards, and technical training related to site design and construction.
• Evaluate new products, services, and vendors by assessing pros and cons, including system impact, costs, compatibility, ease of use, reliability, and timing parameters.
• Lead new or large program deployments, onboard new vendors, and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in certain aspects of construction, modification, or equipment configurations.

Collaboration & Professionalism

Collaborate with partners to establish project designs, scope, deliverables, and timelines.

Provide team leadership and guidance for individual and team growth and development. Maintain a high level of professionalism by promptly responding to emails, actively participating in meetings, clearly explaining issues, providing updates, maintaining accurate records, working effectively with other departments, and understanding the role’s impact on overall business goals.

Perform daily activities, including schedule and financial management, and interfacing with vendors via calls and meetings.

Function as a team player with the ability to communicate effectively across a wide variety of groups.

Wireless Skills

Wireless network management experience, preferably in a Project Coordinator (PC) or Project Manager (PM) role with construction knowledge, within the telecommunications/data networking or wireless industry.

Expertise in Cellular Design and Construction (including Macro and Small Cell), with familiarity in Ericsson/Nokia equipment, DC plant design, and general construction principles.

Solid understanding of telecom networking, networks, technologies, equipment designs, configuration procedures, and inventory management.

Knowledge of fiber installation and standards. - Proficiency with Client internal systems and tools (e.g., Fuze, Ops Tracker, PeopleSoft, UneFi) and the technical aptitude to navigate them.

General Skills

Strong technical and project management skills.

Excellent PC and software application skills, including Windows and Google Suite products. - Highly organized and capable of managing multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong track record of leadership and management.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited university.

Preferred majors include Civil/Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Preferred: Master's degree (including MBA) or relevant technical certification (P.E., P.M.P.).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”