Commissioning and Integration Manager - TEMPORARY 3 - 6 months

This is a temporary position lasting up to 6 months.

About the role

Manager of Commissioning & Integration services. Supervises and directs work assignments of employees and/or sub partners engaged in the installation, maintenance, integration, commissioning, call testing, and repair of radio access nodes and/or core network transmission equipment on operational telecommunications networks.

Responsible for managing budgets, project timelines, goals, internal staff, and external vendors in accordance with existing contract terms and conditions. Accountable for achieving project milestones and revenue for all assigned projects. Manages commissioning and integration employees/sub partners through numerous project milestones to project completion and in compliance with established processes and policies by the company, the client, and regulatory agencies. Work is performed with minimal direction and reviewed by senior management. The position reports to the Director for the geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale projects that cover multiple markets.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Oversee the activity associated with projects and interface with clients and management on a daily basis regarding project status.
• Ensure workflow is being achieved and milestones are being reached in a timely fashion.
• Provide management direction, supervision, and leadership for the Project Team.
• Ensure the successful completion of all project deliverables and contract compliance.
• Create and maintain strong client relations and communication.
• Interpret contracts, communicate scope of work to project team, and develop schedule and budget forecasts.
• Conduct weekly meetings with project staff to review individual site progress; oversee project tracking and documentation.
• Maintain proper communications and relations with project personnel; coordinate resources and ensure the team has competent personnel to accomplish their respective duties.
• Establish, manage, and control budget. Minimize exposure and risk on projects.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors and resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards.
• Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitor receivables for projects.
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Mentor and train project teams in all aspects relevant to their assigned tasks.
• Supervise crews to ensure top-quality workmanship.
• Maintain job records for use in supervision or control.
• Plan the work, determine techniques to be used, and apportion work among employees and/or sub partners.
• Determine the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, or tools to be used.
• Control the flow and distribution of materials and supplies.
• Provide for the safety and security of employees, sub partners, or property.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Manage a range of subordinates, including interviewing, selecting, and training employees and sub partners.
• Appraise employees’ productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status.
• Handle employee and/or sub partner complaints and grievances; discipline employees.
• Monitor or implement legal compliance measures.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent.
• Management experience in the Wireless Industry.
• 3-7 years' experience and in-depth knowledge of Cell Site Commissioning and Integration.
• Ericsson C&I Certification.
• Nokia C&I Certification.
• Strong working knowledge of RF wireless technologies and products.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Windows products, and databases.
• Working knowledge of vendor EMS.
• OSHA 10 certified preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certified preferred.
• Clean driving record & valid driver's license (required) and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to accommodate 25% travel.
• Ability to work different shifts (day and/or night shift).

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Experience in managing employees – hiring, terminating, completing performance reviews, allocating work, setting schedules, training, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of Wireless Industry, including Construction Management, particularly BTS Commissioning and Integration.
• Fully knowledgeable on project status at all times.
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet navigation, and email usage.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact respectfully and present information to clients, sub partners, consultants, property owners, and staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read construction documents (CDs) and interpret RF data sheets (CIQ, RFDS, SDCO, etc.) into construction-related activities.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Required to walk much of the time.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
• Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.