Telecom Project Engineer - Data Center

Job Summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Telecom Project Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of telecommunications or commercial construction experience to join our data center division.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in overseeing project execution from design through handover, ensuring telecommunications infrastructure meets project specifications.
• Participate in DPR’s Environmental Health and Safety Plan, conducting weekly safety audits to maintain injury-free environments.
• Affiliate in enforcing contracts between DPR, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring compliance with terms and specifications.
• Coordinate tasks for project staff, such as field office coordinators and accountants, providing direction and feedback as directed by the Project Manager.
• Support the assembly, negotiation, and distribution of change orders to clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and action items for meetings, including client, subcontractor, safety, and staff meetings.
• Affiliate in project cost control, ensuring subcontractor changes are tracked and paid, and support forecasting efforts.
• Maintain and archive project files electronically for easy access by the project team.
• Support the quality team to verify subcontractor installations (e.g., OTDR/OLTS fiber optic testing) meet DPR specifications and local codes.
• Support the safety team to ensure subcontractors comply with local regulations and DPR’s safety best practices.
• Manage document control, including daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as-builts, testing/inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
• Distribute drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and project information to all relevant parties.
• Assist in preparing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, collaborating with the Project Manager to minimize constraints.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules using project management software (e.g., CMiC, Procore).
• Support client billing by compiling DPR costs, reviewing subcontractor invoices, and organizing documents per client requirements.
• Monitor testing/inspection records, safety logs, and building permit inspections/sign-offs, ensuring compliance with DPR and local standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in telecommunications or commercial construction, preferably in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of telecommunications project scopes, including structured cabling, fiber optics, and OSP deployments; familiarity with telecommunications tools (e.g., punch tools, crimping tools, Krone/3M/BIX, butt sets, volt-ohmmeters, continuity testers); proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project), project management software (e.g., CMiC, Procore), scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6), and BIM software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks).
• Communication: Excellent listening and communication skills to coordinate with contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve construction and technical issues within the project team, with guidance from the Project Manager.
• Organization: Organized approach to adapt and prioritize tasks to meet project needs and prepare for future leadership roles.
• Teamwork: Effective participation in a team environment, fostering collaboration and morale.
• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic, a “can-do” attitude, and a passion for construction, with a drive to grow into a Project Manager role within 1-2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality assurance/control and progressive inspections.
• Familiarity with fiber optic testing (OTDR/OLTS) and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting IT or IP network deployments in mission-critical environments.

Driving and Certifications

• Must meet DPR’s minimum driving standards and secure a company-sponsored American Express card.