Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Description

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Deployment organization is building the country’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategy for award of construction vendors that contemplates cost, crew availability, quality of work product, etc.
• Accurately forecast construction tasks to ensure timely downstream delivery
• Work cross-functionally across various workgroups and functions to ensure timely and efficient construction deliverables (Site Acq., Construction, RF, Transport, Regulatory, Procurement, etc.)
  • Coordinate hand construction activities including site walks and inventory coordination
  • Ensure permits are closed out correctly
  • Ensure that power deliveries are synchronized with construction activities
  • Review and redline zoning drawings and construction drawings, as required
  • Approve tasks as they are completed in NexsysOne, ensure processing of PO's, invoices, Ensures adherence to specified scope of work and issues purchase orders and change orders as contracted
• Report project status and performance data to management
• Maximize cost efficiency under the necessary scope on every assigned project and ensure their delivery under the settled budget
• Serve as a functional expert/lead for less experienced Construction

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years wireless construction management experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• A successful track record of construction projects (on time, within budget)
• An adventurous spirit; flexible, innovative, and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks in extreme time-critical settings
• Results-focused management using energetic and positive communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management, staff, and vendors
• An affinity for analytics, acute attention to detail, and decisive in nature
• Experience working with fiber and power companies, with an understanding of scheduling walks and dealing with meter sets
• Previous experience being part of a carrier buildout team
• Solid comprehension of microwave in a wireless environment
• Mastery of wireless construction management principles
• Proficiency in wireless site acquisition management principles
• Knowledge of basic RF design concepts and wireless network performance
• Ability to communicate and present effectively to senior leadership

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.