Construction Manager

SAC Wireless; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a part-time Construction Manager to oversee utilities construction projects. This role entails ensuring compliance with project specifications, managing timelines, and collaborating with contractors. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in construction management within the wireless telecommunications industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a Construction Management role with relevant Wireless Telecommunications and/or Utility industry experience.
• Proven understanding of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and deliverable management.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of site construction projects.
• Perform site pre-construction walk with GC/Field Construction Leads.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications on all site construction.

Skills

Construction Management

Communication

Decision Making

Project Oversight

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Construction Manager – Utilities (PT/Contract) will be responsible for representing SAC onsite and ensuring that overall field performance, including scope, cost, safety, quality, schedule, implementation, and customer satisfaction, are delivered and adhered to by SAC internal crews and/or General Contractors (GCs). They will be assigned by and report to SAC Project Managers. They will be required to closely follow guidelines provided by the customer and SAC, including daily observations, reports, and the overall daily cadence of the site.

This is a part-time role with assignments by site as needed. Assignments may last one day or more, up to weeks at a time. Assignments will be scheduled with as much notice as possible but may only be 24 hours in advance. When assigned to a site, reliability, timeliness, and excellent communication are paramount.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight of site construction projects
• Perform site pre-construction walk with GC/Field Construction Leads
• Validate detailed material lists and scope of services from BOM and drivers with Field Construction Leads
• Ensure timely construction material/equipment site call-out and delivery
• Report project status and performance data to management
• Comply with customer specifications on all site construction through detailed coordination, review, and approval of all documentation including construction reports, grounding reports, and as-builts
• Perform mandatory site safety inspections with Field Construction Lead and report as required
• Monitor and report project performance using tracking tools and reports, attend progress meetings, and interact directly with personnel and management for feedback
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications on all site construction
• Ensure procurement and asset tracking requirements for all materials of each project
• Ensure permitting, inspections, and code compliance are completed as needed for each assigned project
• Participate and ensure project closeout activities are completed for the customer and SAC

The above reflects leadership’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years in a Construction Management role with relevant Wireless Telecommunications and/or Utility industry experience
• Proven sophisticated understanding of scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and deliverable management

• Effective communicator, written and oral, with ability to present to management
• Previous experience managing multifunctional direct reports
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to work independently as well as part of various teams and committees
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of various teams and committees

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Travel will be required
• Overnights may be required
• Onsite and outdoor work should be expected
• Most work will occur inside a utility substation environment