Job Description

Job Title: Construction Engineer – Implementation (Small Cell/Macro Cell)

Location: [Not specified]

Rate Guidance: $44/hour

Targeted Years of Experience: 3–5 years

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

Verizon Implementation – Construction is seeking a Construction Engineer with experience in small cell and macro cell deployments . This role is responsible for managing embedded base upgrades, optimizations, and ensuring construction activities meet company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage upgrades and optimizations for embedded base sites.
• Conduct feasibility studies for cell site builds and determine appropriate equipment placements.
• Place equipment orders and manage general contractor services.
• Review and approve closeout packages and complete project closeout procedures.
• Provide engineering-level support during equipment installation:
• Perform initial site walks.
• Verify power and floor space availability.
• Ensure adequate power facilities, ground stability, and construction access.
• Collaborate with Sub-Market Engineering teams to determine RF needs and address structural and environmental factors.
• Work with MTCE and Area Teams to ensure Standards compliance.
• Perform routine construction inspections and ensure environmental/safety guidelines are followed.
• Coordinate installation and integration of all cell site equipment.
• Act as a point of contact for construction, power, and grounding vendors:
• Manage vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Create and distribute bid packages.
• Evaluate and award bids based on cost, quality, and project timelines.
• Project Management:
• Chair pre-construction meetings.
• Establish schedules and timelines for equipment delivery.
• Review construction schedules and propose process improvements.
• Attend internal meetings and communicate project timelines and milestones.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Perform Close-Out Package (COP) reviews and resolve outstanding issues.
• Transition completed sites from construction to operations.

What We’re Looking For

You take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and driven to improve processes. Your strengths lie in planning, prioritization, time management, and problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two or more years of relevant work experience.
• Three or more years of experience in construction engineering or telecom infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in:
• Risk assessment management.
• Change order management.
• Contract management.
• Client relations.
• Field service quality control.
• Procurement and logistics.
• Proficiency with:
• PeopleSoft, FUZE, Tableau, QuickBid, and Ericsson tools.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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