Siet Development Manager II- Job stage 5

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Date: Feb 14, 2014

Location ALREMOTE, Alabama, US

Req ID: 11427

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is world’s leading provider of communications technology and services. Our offerings include services, consulting, software and infrastructure within Information and Communications Technology.
Using innovation to empower people, business and society, Ericsson is working towards the Networked Society: a world connected in real time that will open up opportunities to create freedom, transform society and drive solutions to some of our planet’s greatest challenges.
We are truly a global company, operating across borders in over 180 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture and an innovative and engaging environment. As an Ericsson employee, you will have freedom to think big and the support to turn ideas into achievements. Continuous learning and growth opportunities allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to progress and reach your career goals. We invite you to join our team.
 

Job Summary

Implementation Management has a leading and supporting role regarding technical topics and solutions within a network implementation organization. The job role is used for Wireline, Wireless and Transmission, Network deployment and can be adapted and used for managing all implementation services e.g. Network Design, Site Acquisition, Civil Works, Installation, Integration services etc. It is responsible for management of activities and personnel both from Ericsson, customers and suppliers in accordance to Ericsson requirements and customer contract.
                                                   Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Site Acquisition and associated activities on given projects, from RF design to acceptance of the NTP (Notice to Proceed)
• Ensure that Site Acquisition related Service Providers are adhering to Ericsson processes and procedures, measure progress against the baselines and look for continuous improvement opportunities.  Thoroughly understand Ericsson’s vendor facing scope of work for site acquisition and A&E suppliers.
• Coordinate work with the Service Providers and any other disciplines that interface with the Site Acquisition group
• Manage all site acquisition activities including but not limited to the following:
  • Audit Site File, review RFDS, and redline
  • Lead initial design site walk and coordinate proposed A&E solution with Ericsson construction manager
  • Review and/or assist in the preparation of Scope of Work (SOW)
  • Coordinate and enforce deliverable deadlines for A&E services and deliverables
  • Review A&E deliverables such as lease exhibit, construction drawings, structural analysis, etc.
  • Evaluate engineering requirements (assessment or analysis required)
  • Coordinate and prepare submittal documents (landlord (LL), jurisdictional, and regulatory)
  • Notify LL (preparation, submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of receipt)
  • Obtain LL consent (preparation, document submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of consent)
  • Obtain LL lease agreement (preparation, document submittal and tracking to LL)
  • Obtain jurisdictional approval up to and including zoning and BP or EP submission and approval
  • Obtain regulatory approvals (NEPA, SHPO, Phase 1, etc.)
  • Identify and manage all work required to complete and acquire NTP
  • Support NTP hand off to services delivery construction team
  • Provide LL or regulatory agency assistance to the civil work and installation teams, including site access, design modification negotiation and approvals
  • Review and approve all SP’s Close Out Package (COP) documents
• Manage site acquisition Service Providers and ensure that contract requirements, specifications, and milestones for Site Acquisition are met
• Resolve problems encountered by the Service Providers
• Ensure that the agreed implementation schedules and guidelines are followed and enforced
• Prepare regular daily/weekly/monthly progress report
• Attend coordination and progress meetings.  Coordinate with stakeholders such as Ericsson construction manager, Ericsson implementation manager, etc.
• Ensure that quality of the Service Providers’ work  is within Ericsson standards and Customer expectations
• Maintain a good working relationship with the Customers representatives and all disciplines involved in the project
• Coordinate site acquisition activities and ensure that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in line with the project goals and objectives
• After baseline is supplied by the CPM, measure and report on budget, schedule, and risk throughout the project life cycle
• Ensure that proper records are maintained of all Site Acquisition documentation and data in Site Handler / Continuus (or any other database of record designated by Ericsson) as well as any uploads required in Customer databases (such as Siterra)

 

Required/Preferred Skills

• Proficient computer experience (especially Excel – ability to generate, work in, manipulate, etc. spreadsheets for Project deliverables)
• Working directly in databases (i.e. Access, Siterra, Site Handler, CASPR, InSite, etc.)
• Wireless telecommunications development experience, specifically field experience
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Follow-up skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Email etiquette (internal and external)
• Ability to learn new things (i.e. cross-training in construction/site acquisition, other)
• Previous compliance experience – knowledge of regulatory approval requirements and guidelines
• Leadership
• Risk Analysis
• Negotiation skills (leasing, design, meeting with landlords, jurisdictions, etc.)

 Computer Skills

• MS Excel
• MS Visio
• MS PowerPoint
• Site Handler

                                              Experience

• Minimum seven years of practical field experience working with 500+ site builds
• Should be well versed in cell site acquisition best practices, zoning, permitting, landlord negotiations, leasing laws, jurisdictional requirements and environmental compliance.  And working knowledge of construction activities required in wireless telecommunications.

 

 
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Alabama || ALREMOTE || Consulting&SysInt

Nearest Major Market: Buffalo
Nearest Secondary Market: Batavia
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