Associate Project Manager at Crown Castle in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Position Title:  Associate Project Manager (S4)                 

 

Company Summary:

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$100B. 

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

 

Position Summary

Position will support lead Project Manager on customer managed construction, and will be responsible for all aspects of processing customer’s construction projects including; forecasting, managing deliverables, manage expectations, etc. Represent Crown Castle as the expert on construction issues relating to construction collocation projects.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Project manage one or more aspects of a customer deployment on multiple applications, and ensure projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline of customer and Crown Castle and in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures


• Project manage/support all facets of an application from entry into Crown Castle systems to construction complete and closeouts delivered, including, but not limited to, the following services: structural analysis, site acquisition, A&E services, land use planning, zoning and permitting, lease management and construction management

• Ensure District Manager/lead Project Manager (if applicable) and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost


• Responsible for the management and coordination of team members in obtaining and maintaining all requisite documents related to said projects including, but not limted to, modification, collocation and construction of towers (e.g., structural analysis, lease, title, applicable permits, soil samples, regulatory approvals or others as required)


• Vendor management, where applicable


• Responsible for forecasting Project Management Tool dates (e.g., initial forecast, updated forecast)


• Participate in internal & external deployment meetings as directed by lead Project Manager, and interact with carrier representative as needed


• Deal with design issues as they arise (limited lease entitlements, additional ground space needed, easements, etc.)


• Communicate and coordinate with relevant functions and parties as needed


• Utility coordination as needed

 

Education/Certifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

 

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• One (1)+ years of project management experience

 

Other Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of telecommunications/wireless project management, asset management, tower maintenance, and property management


• Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process


• Ability to read and understand blueprints along with and understanding of tower/roof top structural details


• Ability to direct the diagnosis of work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies


• Ability to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies to financial issues


• Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge of construction services: telco, power, fiber, basic construction, vendor equipment requirements, towers, lines, and antennas


• Ability to communicate across multiple service groups to both internal and external customers

 

Organizational Relationship

Reports to:  Program Manager, Tenant Support

 

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  N/A

 

Working Conditions:  This role falls into our hybrid work model working in your assigned office approximately 60% of the time (3 days per week) and where you do your best work 40% (2 days per week).  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. 

 

Additional Information:  Crown Castle has a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy in place requiring vaccination by your employment start date, unless approved for an accommodation or otherwise prohibited by law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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