Engineer- Construction - III

Job#: 2071075

Job Description:

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Position: Construction Engineer

Location: Bloomington, MN (Hybrid)

30 Month Contract

Office Days: 2 days in office (Bloomington, MN preferred)

Preferred Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Focus: Macro Modifications

Construction Engineer

We are constantly innovating to bring the latest technologies to our customers, and you can be part of this team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining America's largest and most reliable cellular network. As a Construction Engineer in Wireless Construction, you will manage a variety of internal and external partners and vendors to oversee construction and maintenance for a regional network of cell site projects. Your vital role will ensure that these multi-stakeholder, complex projects are delivered on time, to specifications, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish project designs, scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Developing and maintaining detailed schedules for each project and actively managing the scheduled tasks with outside vendors, including major milestones, action items, long lead purchases, and any other commitments that would impact the project schedule.
• Analyzing implications of changes from the original schedule and taking required corrective actions to ensure the project stays on track.
• Providing regular project status reports to management and the project team.
• Coordinating and overseeing the issuance of RFQs and the evaluation of responses, based on purchasing requirements, and providing detailed analysis and recommendations for the best candidates.
• Managing regional network projects related to new 4G/5G Macro Construction, cell site modification, expansions, reconfigurations, and system upgrades.
• Working closely with Real Estate, Equipment Engineers, and Facilities Engineers to ensure cell site construction issues are proactively identified and resolved and requirements are met.
• Working with outside vendors, including General Contractors, Architectural & Engineering firms, and Construction Management firms on project scope, design, and plans to meet VZW standards, local code requirements, and project schedules.
• Facilitating weekly routine planning and working sessions with critical stakeholders and regional Operations Managers to review project scope, define issues, develop deliverables and associated timelines, assign primes, and track action items.
• Developing and maintaining a detailed schedule for each project and actively managing the scheduled tasks with outside vendors, including major milestones, action items, long lead purchases, and any other commitments that would impact the project schedule.
• Understanding the impact of changes from the original schedule and taking required corrective actions to ensure the project stays on schedule.
• Coordinating and overseeing the issuance of RFQs and the evaluation of responses; based on VZW purchasing requirements, providing detailed analysis and recommendations for the best candidates and issuing purchase orders using PeopleSoft/Quick Bid Purchasing system.
• Reviewing close-out packages to ensure projects are completed with high quality and according to the project scope.
• Completing receipts of service purchase orders and ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner according to federal and state regulations.
• Managing the regional monthly cell capital plan, ensuring spending accuracy in monthly forecasting, and performing monthly reconciliation of YTD monthly spending by budget item.
• Providing regular project status reports to management and the project team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing projects and process/program management experience.
• Experience with budget tracking, cost estimation, and cost accounting of capital plans.
• Telecom Construction experience.
• Experienced computer skills.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree.
• Ericsson/Nokia/Motorola and DC plant design knowledge.
• Knowledge of fiber installation and standards.
• Experience in telecommunications/data networking or wireless industry.
• Experience with 4G/5G Macro Cell implementation.
• Capability to be results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency, proactive, and flexible.
• Proven ability to manage a heavy workload, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to quality and the motivation and ability to work well in a team environment.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.