Field Construction Analyst

Long Wave Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Long Wave Inc. in Oklahoma City is seeking a Field Construction Analyst to lead field execution of government and commercial telecom construction projects from pre-coordination through final acceptance.

You will direct field crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure safety and compliance. This role requires 3–7+ years in construction management, experience with tower or wireless infrastructure, travel 40-60% nationwide, and on-site OKC work.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience with cell towers, telecommunications sites, or wireless infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and projects concurrently.
• Experience working with tower crews, civil/electrical contractors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of communications infrastructure construction from mobilization through closeout.
• Direct field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and daily construction activities.
• Coordinate schedules, manpower, equipment, materials, RF outages, and customer communications.
• Manage subcontractor performance, quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Support project reporting, forecasting, RFIs, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• When required, support estimating through site walks, quantity takeoffs, constructability input, and subcontractor pricing.

Skills

Construction management

Cell tower / Wireless infra

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Field leadership

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil/Electrical Engineering

Tools

OSHA 30

EM 385-1-1

Job description

Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred

US Citizenship Required

NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C

On-site in OKC Required

Primary Function:

The Field Construction Analyst is responsible for managing the field execution, subcontractor coordination, and successful delivery of communications infrastructure construction projects from pre-coordination through final acceptance. The position provides day-to-day leadership of construction activities supporting Government and commercial telecommunications projects while supporting senior leadership in proposal and preconstruction planning when required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of communications infrastructure construction from mobilization through closeout.
• Direct field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and daily construction activities.
• Coordinate schedules, manpower, equipment, materials, RF outages, and customer communications.
• Manage subcontractor performance, quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Support project reporting, forecasting, RFIs, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• When required, support estimating through site walks, quantity takeoffs, constructability reviews, and subcontractor pricing.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and manage multiple concurrent communications construction projects.
• Lead onsite coordination meetings with customers and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Evaluate field conditions and resolve construction issues in real time.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI/TIA, FAA, EM 385-1-1, customer standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, daily reports, and progress updates.
• When required, support proposal development through estimating and constructability input.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to active construction sites throughout the United States and CONUS.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and access construction areas.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely access active construction environments.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be eligible to access U.S. Government facilities and military installations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance when required.

Travel Expectations:

• Travel is expected approximately 40-60% depending on project workload.
• Frequent overnight travel to customer locations throughout the United States and OCONUS.
• Occasional extended travel may be required during critical construction phases.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-7+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience specifically with cell towers, telecommunications sites, or wireless infrastructure.
• Experience managing multiple sites/projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with tower crews, civil contractors, electrical contractors, and subcontractors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Significant tower/construction experience can sometimes substitute for a degree.
• Experience supporting FAA, DoW, USACE, NAVFAC, USCG, HFGCS, RCAG, airfield communications, or similar federal programs.
• Experience with tower, antenna, RF transmission line, fiber, electrical distribution, grounding, lightning protection, foundations, and civil site work.
• OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and ANSI/TIA requirements.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability