Senior Technical Project Manager

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

As a wireless Construction Engineer, you enjoy managing complex, small to medium-scale projects impacting a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.

• Providing project management for various construction activities related to network macro new site additions, temporary asset deployments, and disaster recovery support
• Initiate and track the competitive bid process on an individual project basis, complete project scoping, determine what materials are needed for each project, and ordering materials to ensuring that materials are delivered to GCs in alignment with the construction schedule.
• 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
• Maintaining Open Commits Not Received Due Dates (OCNR), Received Not Paid (RNP), and Match Exceptions
• Assisting with providing guidance for site surveys and engineering to ensure cell site projects account for civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical feasibility
• Supply equipment forecasting by working with various members of the team, and compiling data into measurable allocation and timelines
• Complete accurate equipment BOMs and update and maintain FUZE SPM with updates to communicate project performance
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure monthly site activation targets are achieved and delivered on time.

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.

What we’re looking for...

You have a keen eye for detail, but never lose sight of the big picture. Being results-driven and well-organized, you are adept at identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies. You have excellent communication and team building skills enable you to negotiate with internal and external partners to ensure nothing gets in the way of success. You thrive in a fast-paced, high demand environment, making effective decisions quickly, and juggling competing priorities with ease.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degreein Engineering (Electrical, Communications, Computer Science), or four or more years of work experience.
• Fouror more years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Valid driver's license.

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

• Master’s degree or two or more years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, competing priorities, and situations in which guidelines can change.
• Ability to provide accurate, timely, and concise communications; express and explain issues clearly; update project trackers daily; e-mail and call project members frequently.
• Time management and communications skills.
• Ability to learn new processes and technologies.
• Ability to adapt to different settings and investigate/implement alternate approaches to resolve problems with minimum management input.
• Ability to effectively problem solve complex issues and develop solutions while weighing the risk of the solution.
• Knowledge related to wireless and telecommunications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).