Construction Manager – Small Cell Construction
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid Schedule)
Pay Rate: $40/hr (based on experience)
Travel: ~20% local travel to field sites in the Houston area
Work Schedule
• Tuesday–Thursday: On-site in the Houston office
• Monday & Friday: Work from home
• Travel & Mileage:
• Mileage reimbursed only from the office to the field and back to the office
• No reimbursement from home → field → home
• Standard cell phone charges covered
Position Overview
The Construction Manager (Small Cell Construction) is responsible for supporting the execution and delivery of Small Cell Network (SCN) construction projects throughout the Houston area. This role focuses on small cell construction—not traditional OSP or fiber-only work. Candidates must possess experience with small cell node design, construction project management, ROW small cell deployments, and SCN-specific workflows.
The CM will manage administrative project tasks, oversee vendors, process purchase orders and invoices, track milestones, and ensure delivery on key performance indicators including on-time installations, node completion accuracy, and successful construction deliverables. This role plays a critical part in maintaining communication across teams and ensuring consistency, quality, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Vendor & Construction Management
• Manage daily activities of small cell design and construction vendors.
• Review and approve small cell A&E construction designs.
• Coordinate communication with vendors regarding project progress, issues, and deliverables.
Materials & Ordering
• Create small cell BOMs (Bill of Materials) and generate material orders.
• Obtain material quotes from suppliers and provide pricing summaries to management.
• Process purchase orders (POs), change management (CM) requests, and contractor invoices.
Project Coordination & Billing
• Assist with financial tracking, forecasting, and milestone management.
• Issue and receive vendor POs, manage customer PO invoicing, and resolve past-due items.
• Improve billing accuracy and streamline administrative processes across the team.
Reporting & Administration
• Track project deliverables, schedule dates, and deadlines.
• Develop progress reports, highlight variances, and escalate issues before they become critical.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests and general administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure understanding of small cell close-out requirements and service delivery standards.
Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum 3 years of Small Cell or wireless construction experience
• Strong knowledge of Small Cell Node (SCN) design and deployment
• Experience with ROW small cell construction (not fiber-focused roles)
• Ability to read and understand PIM/Sweep testing results
• Strong communication, vendor management, and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced construction environment
Education & Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required
About the Company:
Veterans Sourcing Group