DAS Construction Manager

OmniProphis; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

OmniProphis Corporation seeks a DAS Construction Manager to lead 4G/5G DAS and RAN deployments nationwide, coordinating field crews, contractors and vendors. Based between Southwest Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana, the role requires travel, security clearance, and strong leadership, with a focus on on-time delivery and quality installations.

The position oversees daily field activities, develops reports, conducts site surveys, and works with executives to procure materials while ensuring

Qualifications

• Must pass security clearance.
• Must travel full-time.
• Must have working knowledge of Distributive Antenna Systems (DAS).
• Must have working knowledge of RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, TEMS, sweep/PIM).
• Must understand wireless networks including LTE, link budgets and propagation tools.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership, time management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and Visio; MS Project a plus.
• Must lift 50+ lbs and walk several miles.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities of installation crews, contractors, and staff on RAN, fiber and DAS projects.
• Coordinate multiple installations across locations and teams.
• Conduct site surveys, walks, and audits for projects.
• Develop drawings, designs and support documents using relevant software.
• Procure materials and equipment in collaboration with leadership.
• Schedule and manage logistics and inventory; train new personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Travel full-time

Security clearance

DAS knowledge

RF test equipment

LTE fundamentals

MS Office

Visio

Tools

SOLiD

CommScope

TEMS

Spectrum analyzers

Sweep/PIM testers

MS Project

Visio

Job description

OmniProphis Corporation, an engineering and communications company, is the world's leading provider of technologies that identify and manage contraband wireless devices inside secure facilities. Since 1995, it's been our honor and privilege to provide enterprise-scale technology solutions to the public safety, corrections, law enforcement and defense industries. In those three decades, we've become the authority on wireless communication threats. We routinely meet with government agencies and wireless communications leaders to provide safety and security solutions regarding wireless communications. We’re a highly trained, select group of engineers, wireless communications experts, programmers, big data analysts, user experience experts and technicians who believe strongly in the work we’re doing. Integrity, honor, teamwork, and discipline are critical as we work to find smarter ways to provide intel and insight to our clients. At OmniProphis, our team members are among the smartest wireless communications experts in the world. Some of us are self-taught and others have studied and worked in this field for years, but each brings a level of expertise and knowledge to the team.

About the Role

OmniProphis is an engineering and construction firm looking for a DAS Construction Manager to assist with the development, deployment, optimization and maintenance of several 4G/5G network cores and Distributive Antenna System (DAS) installations nationwide. This position is based between Southwest Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana. The DAS Construction Manager provides both leadership and direction to ensure all jobs and tasks are completed to satisfaction and on time. This includes managing all daily field activities and system performance to ensure that the level of service being provided is acceptable to both the company and customers.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily activities of installation crews, contractors, and field staff working daily projects Radio Access Network (RAN), fiber, and Distributive Antenna System (DAS) installs.
• Manage/assist team members and subcontractors across multiple installations.
• Meet with team members daily via phone, in person and on the job site.
• Supervise/manage and assist team members and subcontractors with the installation and testing of power, ground, RF coaxial and fiber cables with strict adherence to installation standards.
• Develop and deliver daily, weekly, monthly reports.
• Conduct surveys, site walks, audits for internal and external projects.
• Utilize various software and technology to develop drawings, designs and support documents.
• Work with executive team to procure materials and equipment.
• Assist with logistics such as scheduling and inventory management.
• Conduct training for new personnel and contractors, as needed.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair existing systems, as needed.
• Meet with client management teams to provide updates on project goals, timelines and challenges.
• Provide support for invoicing purposes.
• Maintain project stats through reports and tracking tools.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors/vendors.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to pass a security clearance.
• Must be willing and able to travel full-time.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Distributive Antenna Systems (DAS) such as SOLiD and/or CommScope.
• Must possess a working knowledge of RF test equipment (i.e. spectrum analyzers, TEMS software, sweep/PIM testers).
• Must have a solid understanding of wireless networks including modulation techniques (LTE), amplifier/antenna/cable theory, link budgets and propagation tools.
• Must possess strong leadership, time management and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Must be detail oriented, open-minded, innovative and capable of working in various environments.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and VISIO. Experience with MS Project a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. and physically walk several miles.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Significant problem-solving competencies.

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Certification (PMP).

Pay range and compensation package

OmniProphis is pleased to offer our full-time (40 hour/week) employees a comprehensive benefit package including: health insurance, paid company holidays, accrued paid time off (PTO), short- & long-term disability and life insurance policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our Mission. Design and build technology that puts critical intel and insight into the hands of homeland security, department of defense and public safety professionals. At OmniProphis, we place a strong emphasis on the importance of honesty and integrity and expect our team members to do the same whether it's delivering the best product possible, owning your mistakes, or protecting the confidentiality of our clients and our intellectual property. The ability to pass a security clearance is a must, as we perform work for the homeland security, law enforcement and defense industries.