Construction Manager, War Room (Telecom / Wireless Industry)

We are looking for a "War Room Construction Manager" to support our Telecommunications Client in the Mid-West Region. This will be a remote based position. In the telecom/wireless industry, a "War Room Construction Manager" typically oversees the construction aspects of projects, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to timelines and budgets, often acting as a subject matter expert and coordinating with various stakeholders. Here's a more detailed breakdown of the role: Key Responsibilities: Construction Oversight: The Construction Manager is responsible for all aspects of construction, including vendor selection, on-site management, and coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers, and customer representatives. Project Management: They ensure projects are completed according to agreed-upon timelines and budgets, adhering to company policies and procedures. Subject Matter Expert: They serve as the expert on construction issues related to towers, collocations, DAS, and small cell projects, including in-building and public right-of-way deployments. Stakeholder Management: They attend deployment and other customer meetings, advising and influencing decisions of District and/or Program and Project Managers. Vendor Management: They participate in vendor selection processes and develop relationships with vendors and customers. Safety and Quality: They are responsible for ensuring construction safety and quality on projects. Coordination: They coordinate activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction, and related utility make-ready for DAS and small cell projects. Reporting: They may be responsible for reporting on project progress, issues, and risks. Experience Required: Must have experience managing time-sensitive service-affecting equipment swaps for a major carrier 5 years of wireless telecommunications required 3 years of progressive Project Management experience is required Experience working in and leading large multi-disciplinary teams required Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills is required

Location: Schiller Park, IL, US

Posted Date: 5/7/2025