Job Description

Department Summary

DISH is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Construction Manager will be located in the market and responsible for coordination with subcontractors for the buildout of that market area.  The Construction Manager will work with the radio frequency team, site acquisition, zoning and operations to ensure that the best possible sites are being built to meet the company's cost, quality, and timelines.  

Primary responsibilities:

Develop strategy for award of construction vendors that contemplates cost, crew availability, quality of work product, etc.
Review and redline zoning drawings and construction drawings, as required
Interface with the site and project management teams to ensure timely delivery of sites
Report project status and performance data to management
Coordinate hand construction activities including site walks and inventory coordination
Ensure permits are closed out correctly
Ensure that power deliveries are synchronized with construction activities
Interface with multiple teams to ensure project completion on time and within budget

Skills, Experience and Requirements

The successful Construction Manager will have:

Minimum of 3 years wireless construction management experience
A successful track record of construction projects (on time, within budget)
An adventurous spirit; flexible, innovative, and capable of managing multiple projects and responsibilities in extreme time-critical settings
Results-focused leadership using energetic and positive communication skills
Natural ability to work with all levels of management, staff, and vendors
An affinity for analytics, acute attention to detail, and decisive in nature
Experience working with fiber and power companies, with an understanding of scheduling walks and dealing with meter sets
Previous experience being part of a carrier buildout team
Solid understanding of microwave in a wireless environment