Job Information
American Tower Construction Manager (WI/IL) in Schaumburg, Illinois
The Team
We are seeking a Construction Manager (“CM”) to join American Tower’s Site Development organization. The Site Development team delivers all new assets and customer services programs and manages capital improvement and structural redevelopment projects across the Company’s portfolio. Day to day you will administer, coordinate, and oversee field-based construction activities on assigned projects within a defined geographic region. As a CM, you will partner cross-functionally to ensure assets are constructed and preserved through sound and consistent procedures. The CM assures safety, quality, and a high level of service to internal and external constituents and ensures consistent communication to all key internal and external stakeholders.
What You Need To Succeed
Four-year college degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or Planning or equivalent work experience in the wireless site development industry required.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in wireless site construction and/or other construction-related disciplines such as civil or building construction required.
Strong working knowledge of all aspects of the wireless tower industry, including citing and construction, engineering, zoning, tenant and ground leases, utility easements, and regulatory compliance preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge in managing wireless site construction through prior experience with either network deployment projects or construction management responsibilities.
Sound financial analysis and budgeting skills.
While performing the role you will need to lift up to 25 lbs.
Approximately 80% travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
Strong organization skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
What You Can Offer Us
Work with all levels of employees on construction projects; manage budgets, schedules, vendors, site designs, material ordering, progress monitoring, site utility coordination, and closeouts.
Develop estimates to be used as budgets for new site development and capital improvement projects.
Execute field team operational procedures to ensure consistent and continuous compliance by all employees and vendors with applicable safety and regulatory requirements, standards, and protocols.
Ensure all product lines are constructed within the standards set forth by American Tower Master Construction Specifications.
Meet project timelines and deliver quality products.
Proactively identify potential risk issues and collaborate with your manager to develop a preventative action plan to address them.
Troubleshoot, negotiate, and mediate client or subcontractor problems or complaints that arise at site level.
Other duties as assigned.
American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.
We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!
For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com.
American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Requisition ID : 1190