Senior Telecom Construction Lead | Site Builds & Budgets

Ericsson GmbH; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead telecom equipment deployment for assigned sites in Puerto Rico. You will coordinate with Ericsson teams, customers, and suppliers, assess site readiness, and manage budgets and schedules.

This role requires guiding contractors, overseeing safety and compliance, and selecting build approaches. You will mentor Field Construction Managers and ensure quality standards while delivering projects on time and within contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Computer Science, IT or other science discipline.
• At least 6 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and hands on Construction experience is required.
• Proven ability to provide design solutions and guide order of operations.
• Experience managing contractors and estimating scope for civils, ground, L&A, backhaul, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of site acquisition, zoning, permitting, landlord negotiations, leasing laws, jurisdictional requirements, and environmental compliance.
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour telecom course.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities and personnel from Ericsson, our customers, and suppliers, in accordance with Ericsson requirements and customer contracts.
• Oversee budget management and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
• Ensure work is executed in compliance with Project OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) requirements.
• Organize and coordinate rollouts effectively.
• Handle work orders and manage compensation processes.
• Plan and follow up on quality assurance activities to ensure project standards are met.
• Provide effort estimates (hours, scope) during pre-sales and early project phases to support budgeting
• Interpret customer scope, throughput targets, and end requirements; plan and manage execution accordingly
• Assess site suitability and determine build approach (self-perform vs. suppliers)
• Select and manage suppliers based on expertise, cost, and delivery needs

Skills

Project leadership

Contract knowledge

Budget management

Site acquisition & permitting

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

OSHA 30 telecom

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/IT

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead telecom equipment deployment for assigned sites in Puerto Rico. You will coordinate with Ericsson teams, customers, and suppliers, assess site readiness, and manage budgets and schedules.

This role requires guiding contractors, overseeing safety and compliance, and selecting build approaches. You will mentor Field Construction Managers and ensure quality standards while delivering projects on time and within contracts.