Construction Project Manager

About the role

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end microwave communication construction projects including site builds, upgrades, modifications, and wireless broadband
• Oversee rooftop installation of microwave equipment, antennas, coax, mounts, shelters, cabinets, fiber connections, grounding systems, and associated infrastructure
• Cook up construction activities across carriers, municipalities, utilities, engineering teams, tower crews, and subcontractors
• Review and interpret construction drawings, structural reports, RF designs, path studies, and engineering packages
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocations
• Ensure compliance with carrier standards, municipal permitting requirements, zoning regulations, environmental restrictions, and safety protocols
• Track permitting status, inspections, closeout documentation, and turnover packages
• Manage contractor performance including quality audits, punch walks, deficiency corrections, and acceptance testing
• Coordinate microwave path alignment, LOS verification, commissioning support, and integration activities
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to verify workmanship, safety compliance, and construction progress
• Maintain project documentation including change orders, RFIs, as-built drawings, redlines, permits, and construction reports
• Update carrier and client management systems with construction status, milestones, closeouts, and project documentation
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule impacts and cost overruns
• Support decom activities, site removals, foundation removals, equipment recovery, and restoration requirements when applicable
• Lead project closeout efforts including final inspections, punch completion, turnover packages, and client acceptance
• Accountable for all project management activities related to all assigned projects
• Utilizes PMI principles and processes for the management of all assigned projects (Initiation, Planning Execution, Controlling and Closing)
• Assists with Pre-Sales quote development as required
• Provides additional detail to the preliminary Scope Statement as assigned
• Develops the project Work Breakdown Structure that will serve as the basis for the Responsibility Matrix for the project
• Develops the project communication plan. Including executive level escalations and summaries, Customer status and updates, facilitate meetings and distribute meeting minutes to the project team and Project Stakeholders
• Manages project Risks through Risk identification, quantification, and mitigation for each project
• Ensures that all project signoffs are completed including, final design, SOW, Project Plan, Change Requests, Schedule modification, Lean Waivers and Project Completion
• Creates and manages the project plan for each project or contributes to the master project plan if a Program Manager is leading the project
• Maintain project historical files
• Conducts regular project profitability reviews for projects directly managed and provides assistance on review preparation for projects led by Program Manager
• Participates in customer update meetings utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, FUZE reporting

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven background managing customer relationships in a competitive environment with excellent communication skills
• Fundamental understanding of Microwave installation requirements required
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience managing Microwave, preferred
• Technical understanding of Microwave products and technologies
• The ideal candidate will have worked in Microwave Installation, Engineering and Project Management
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience managing Verizon Construction and FUZE database experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage through unplanned challenges, work through obstacles, and make sound project decisions
• Attention to details and ability to meet deadlines is required
• High level of self-motivation and ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional in a matrix management environment
• Knowledgeable of/experience with IP/MPLS and routing
• Proven proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, Word, and MS Project
• Must be able to support Central to East regions of the US
• Has the ability to travel up to 15%

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Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law. Aviat Networks offers a competitive benefits package.