Manager, Construction

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team

Your Next Career Opportunity – Manager, Construction

Responsible for managing assigned construction activities of telecommunication sites and overseeing all aspects of tower erection.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure quality construction is being performed within established budget and schedule while retaining customer standards of performance.
• Develop and Build Subcontractor Base.
• Coordinate/Attend site/bid walks and review blueprint to gather information pertaining to actual site conditions, subcontractor costs, etc. for use in preparing accurate estimate of job cost.
• Read and understand site status reports, site plans, tower drawings, and grounding plans. Interface with customers and subcontractors.
• Report on and update job progress on weekly database trackers and provide daily reporting as required.
• In conjunction with Territory Management, plan, schedule, prioritize and organize material deliveries, equipment, manpower and subcontractors in a manner ensuring that projects progress in an efficient and productive manner. Consider company priorities and customer expectations in all decisions.
• Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on customer specifications and train employees to produce quality sites, which meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain and enforce all SBA and OSHA safety practices and perform daily job site safety inspections. Immediately stop work on any site where unsafe work practices or conditions exist, regardless of who is performing the work. Conduct weekly job site safety meetings with all employees and subcontractors. Submit report to safety representative on topics discussed and names of those in attendance.
• Troubleshoot field issues – including employee relations, customer concerns, and subcontractor problems and scheduling issues. Document corrective actions initiated, inform Territory Management of any issues not immediately resolved.
• Interface with client's representative to resolve issues, schedule customer provided equipment deliveries and ensure total customer satisfaction.
• Maintain open communication with internal/external field personnel and respond, if possible, or convey their needs and concerns to appropriate office personnel.
• Accurately record hours worked and description of work performed for each employee. Submit to territory office staff daily. Monitor total hours worked on each phase of construction, ensuring that projects are performed within budgeted man hours. Identify negative budget variances and implement corrective actions to prevent the same occurrence on future projects. Notify Territory Management immediately upon identifying a phase of construction, which cannot be performed within budget.
• Monitor/review all close out documentation to ensure it meets all client requirements.
• Notify Territory Management of staffing and equipment needs.
• Ensure company vehicles and equipment are being properly operated and maintained.
• Immediately report any vehicle accident or workplace injury to company safety representative.
• Responsible for assisting Construction Supervisor in interface with onsite customer representatives, subcontractors and internal personnel.
• Coordinate and schedule Construction Supervisor(s), subcontractors and crews.
• Ensure all appropriate building permits, NTP(s), and lease status approvals have been received prior to initiating construction.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required to include evenings and weekends.
• Perform other related duties as required to ensure a safe workplace, quality construction and timely completion of each project.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ a talented and diverse group of high performing team members.
• Provide oversight and direction to team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, including overseeing new team member onboarding and providing career development planning and growth opportunities.
• Empower team members to take ownership of their job and goals. Delegate responsibilities as needed and provide routine constructive feedback on performance.
• Create a culture that is consistent with the organization's focus on team member engagement and that aligns with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Lead team members using a performance management and development focused approach to assist in goal setting, two-way feedback, and performance development planning.
• Lead team members to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.

What You'll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study or H.S. Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience;
• and 3-5 years construction experience.

• and 0-2 years 2+ year's management experience.

• Domestic Travel

• Valid Government Issued Driver's License

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Frequently
• Lifting Occasionally (70lbs)
• Carrying Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Occasionally
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Occasionally
• Talking Frequently
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Occasionally
• Extreme cold Occasionally
• Extreme heat Occasionally
• Humid Occasionally
• Wet Occasionally
• Noise Frequently
• Hazards Frequently
• Temperature Change Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions Frequently
• Vibration Frequently
• Precarious Heights Occasionally

In our efforts to maintain a safe work environment for our team members and the general public, all applicants who receive a conditional job offer for employment in a position classified as safety sensitive will be required to take and satisfactorily pass a drug test.