Crown Castle
Project Manager Utility Relations (Project Management)
Essential Job Functions
Manage assigned projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all activities, including contracting, site acquisition, RF design, product/equipment ordering, zoning, permitting regulatory, backhaul, construction, optimization, close-out, and efficiently coordinated and completed on time within budget and in accordance with the underlying contract.
Manage all external vendors and coordinate with internal teams necessary for timely completion and within budget.
Develop accurate project plan, scope and budget for all assigned projects, modify as needed and direct close-out of completed jobs including the receipt of all required documentation and managing scope creep.
Lead internal and external deployment meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of each job and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely project completion.
Travel and attend customer deployment meetings to provide customer with comprehensive job status reports and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate close-out documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system, invoiced and closed with complete accuracy.
Education/Certifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
A valid driver's license required
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
Experience/Minimum Requirements
Three (3) to five (5) years proven experience working for a public utility, wireless carrier or wireless services/site acquisition, external/regulatory/governmental affairs consulting firm or equivalent in a comparable industry or relevant military experience required.
Managing project budgets or related financial experience.
Customer-facing project management experience.
Other Skills/Abilities
Advanced knowledge of telecommunications/wireless project management, asset management, tower maintenance and property management
Advanced knowledge of Public and Private right of way project deployment, including regulatory and permitting processes.
Knowledge of Crown Castle systems and tools
Ability to read and understand blueprints along with civil inside & outside plant construction methods or tower/roof top structural details.
Ability to read and understand contracts.
Ability to direct the diagnosis of work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
Ability to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies to financial issues
Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage and process multiple data streams
Knowledge of construction services (ordering and installation): Telco, power, fiber, basic construction, vendor equipment requirements, antennas, generator and shelters.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Manager Utilities Relations
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Working Conditions: Works in a normal office setting