Sr Project Manager, New Tower Build

External Crown Castle Careers • Houston, TX

4d • $114,900 - $158,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the management of the site development, site acquisition and customer implementation process using cross-functional project teams to provide contracted services to customers (e.g., RF design, site acquisition, A&E services, file reviews, land use planning, collocations and zoning/ permitting approval, customer application process, customer licensing process, and customer negotiation in regards to capital contributions) and ensuring project timelines are met in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures that impact the overall gross margin and contribution to AFFO.

Requirements

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in real estate project management
• New tower development and/or tower construction experience strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications/wireless project management, tower development, and tower construction
• Advanced knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process
• Ability to read and understand A&E drawings
• Ability to direct the diagnosis of workflow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
• Ability to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies for financial issues
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
• PM Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Exhibit entrepreneurial and innovative thinking through analysis of Crown Castle New Build opportunities.
• Manage complexity and apply strategic mindset through financial, technical, and legal evaluation of real estate transactions.
• Manage multiple site acquisition vendor relationships and contracts in driving consistency, efficiency, and financial results.
• Coordination and oversight of preconstruction site development services, from site identification through zoning approval for multiple sites and multiple customer projects, ensuring that all preconstruction activities, including, but not limited to, file reviews, application entry, application processing, due diligence, structural analysis, regulatory (including required reporting), zoning /permitting (entitlements) and leases are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead internal deployment meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of each job and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely project completion.
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with Crown Castle and customer standards.
• Manage the deliverables and ensure quality control.
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Ensure all documentation related to approvals, site acquisition, collocations and construction of towers (e.g., structural analysis, lease, title, applicable permits, soil samples, regulatory approvals or others as required) are maintained in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures.
• Provide training and supervision for the Site Development team and internal functional groups as needed.
• Work with Sales, Contracts, and Legal to draft SLA agreements in a timely manner.
• Develop accurate project plans and budgets for Site Development Services by evaluating customer needs / expectations, pricing, and internal resourcing.
• Work with New Build Manager and/or Director, internal and external customers and partners.
• Partner, plan and align with others to give/receive timely updates, properly evaluate risk, and assess financial impacts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level