Construction Associate

Construction Associate

The Construction Associate will assist the project team with varying degrees of direct project responsibilities while developing a baseline knowledge of the telecommunications site development process. Project work will focus on new site development of macro and small cell sites, the modification of existing telecommunications facilities, fiber optic networks, and other project types as required. Direct project responsibilities will focus on assisting all phases of the site construction from initial audit or walk through close out package and site hand-off. Development of project skills will focus on the required interactions of all disciplines, project reporting and understanding the entire telecommunications site development project cycle.

Project Responsibilities:

• Assist and perform physical site audits of existing or proposed telecommunications facilities, in conjunction with a file review of previous project pictures and documents. Contribute to the project team by determining the scope of work needed to complete construction on the project as well as document and evaluate existing site conditions.
• Assist in the development of a written construction scope of work outlining job specifics required to complete the build.
• Provide the A&E vendor with necessary site information/documentation in order to generate construction drawings and structural evaluations. Upon receipt of preliminary drawings, and following the project protocols, review versus scope of work and provide redline feedback. Work amongst the project team to ensure preliminary reviews occur timely and final documents are correct toward the scope of the project.
• Assist to complete all aspects of the client-specific bid process, including the bid walk, the bid package and the establishment of the bid guidelines.
• Communicate with other team members to ensure proper pre-construction documentation and approvals are secured to move forward with the project.
• Upon award, coordinate with and assist the NB+C construction manager to manage the general contractor throughout the duration of the build. Build tasks include, but are not limited to, confirmation of material order and delivery, creation of a build schedule, daily and post-install inspection for quality workmanship, and confirmation that the requested design is executed with no failing test results and ensuring client standards are met.
• Coordinate with the client and fellow team members to secure an approved outage for service affecting work.
• Following client guidelines, gather all required pictures and documents to deliver the final closeout package.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure that the project pace is not impacted negatively by unnecessary delays.
• Report clear and complete status updates to internal and client managers as required within the project.
• Assist with the maintenance of internal and client databases and project trackers as required within the project.
• Attend internal and client status meetings as required within the project.
• Represent NB+C in a professional manner when interacting with landlords, external vendors and clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred
• 0-2 years' work experience in a professional environment
• Previous exposure to commercial construction principles, terms and definitions preferred
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including public speaking and presentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work efficiently and independently, multi-task, meet stringent deadlines and achieve project goals
• Detail-oriented and possess strong follow-through skills
• Strong interest in learning the telecommunications industry
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, field work required