DAS Project Manager

SUMMARY:

We currently have a need for a DAS Project Manager to oversee corporate build out, upgrades and relocation projects for large enterprise companies. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in an enterprise network environment. Global Financial Services, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Drive the implementation of cellular amplification initiatives.
• Create scopes for DAS projects by walking site locations and reporting back results.
• Interpret iBwave designs and fibre test results.
• Understand pathways and risers in buildings, including sleeves, conduits.
• Troubleshoot basic cellular issues.
• Interpret cable sweep and PIM test results.
• Review the layout of floor plans, schedules, specification notes, and details.
• Attend customer meetings to ensure building designs meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure moves are completed on-time and within budget.
• Establish and maintain project communications with the customer point of contact.
• Generate and maintain the project plan.
• Coordinate establishment of the project environment to include communication & escalation paths and problem resolution methodology.
• Oversee collaboration across project teams and ensure all project milestones & deliverables are met.
• Establish necessary program management office (PMO) processes and ensure standards are met across projects including effective risk mitigation and issue resolution
• Schedule resources, both internal and external.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with the infrastructure and customer project teams.
• Management of all project financials. This includes tracking and reporting of revenue and expenses and project billing.
• Project monitoring and closing activities; reporting of results to senior management.

COMPENTENCY:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Management, or equivalent experience required.
• OSHA Certification
• 5 to 7 years’ experience managing mid to large sized telecom (wireless/wireline) technology projects
• Knowledge of DAS solutions/vendors including JMA, CommScope, Solid, ADRF, Efempto, and MBO solutions.
• Understanding of cellular technologies (LTE, 5G) and the bands they operate on.
• Experience working with carriers (T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) on DAS projects.
• Familiarity with closeout documentation packages.
• Cellular RF theory and knowledge.
• Knowledge of interpretation of Key metrics: RSRP, RSRQ, SINR.
• Knowledge of DAS BoM including active and passive devices.
• Familiarity with GPS antennas and connectivity to carriers.
• Good overall understanding of technology from a LAN/WAN perspective.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• History of successfully managing to financial goals
• Skilled at / experience in working with multiple IT vendors to create win-win relationships as part of implementation.
• Experience in delivering services to customers with a track record of exceptional results.
• Ability to communicate internally and externally on all levels and through all mediums.
• Ability to apply project management principles, processes, and tools to effectively manage projects.
• Must have experience with MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Able to gather requirements from any area (end-user, engineering, operations, deployment etc.) and clearly communicate to all interested parties.
• Strong presentation skills for presenting to Senior Management and Steering Committees.
• Very strong verbal and written communications.

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