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What you’ll be doing...

We’re looking for a wireless RAN Construction Engineer in the Florida region. This position is highly demanding, fast-paced, and requires exceptional time management and communications skills. Majority of the work is in an office environment; some of the work requires travel and outside work. As a wireless Construction Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing project management and supervision of construction activities for Network site modifications and upgrade projects.
• Providing complete ownership of project financials, from initial proposal/bid through receipt of final product or service including project budget funding, adherence to budget spending, creation & tracking of purchase orders, and inspecting work performed by contractors.
• Providing accurate, timely, and concise communications; express and explain issues clearly; update project trackers daily; e-mail and call project members frequently.
• Providing clear direction and supervision to contractors, vendors, and/or other teams supporting upgrade projects.
• Providing guidance for site surveys to ensure cell site upgrade projects account for civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical feasibility.
• Reviewing site survey reports with a focus on measurements, power readings, HVAC assessments, photos, drawings, issues, and recommendations for upgrade projects.
• Reviewing punch walk/acceptance check lists to ensure construction issues are identified and corrected.
• Evaluating new products, services, and vendors. Weigh the pros and cons, including impact to the system, costs, compatibility, and ease of use, and reliability.
• Interfacing with internal and external departments to include Real Estate, Regulatory, and municipal agencies in the pursuit of construction and in-service approvals, building permits, and construction inspections.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Ability to thrive while under intense circumstances to deliver projects on time, and within budget.
• Willingness to learn new processes and technologies quickly; retain information; and eager to do research and finding info and answers.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends; answer phone calls when crews are on site supporting your projects; respond to e-mails promptly; and actively lead and participate in project/team meetings.
• Strong knowledge of Ericsson/Nokia/Ciena RAN equipment.
• Knowledge of wireless RAN cell site design/engineering, construction, real estate, regulatory, and operations.
• Strong database and project management skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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