Senior Construction Manager

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Construction Management

In short

We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Panama City to lead telecommunications equipment deployment. This role involves managing all aspects of site readiness, supplier negotiations, budget adherence, and complex project oversight, ensuring compliance with Ericsson and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage activities and personnel from Ericsson, customers, and suppliers according to Ericsson requirements and customer contracts.
Oversee budget management and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
Ensure work execution complies with Project OHS requirements.
Organize and coordinate rollouts effectively.
Handle work orders and manage compensation processes.
Plan and follow up on quality assurance activities to meet project standards.
Provide effort estimates (hours, scope) during pre-sales and early project phases.
Interpret customer scope, throughput targets, and end requirements for execution planning.
Assess site suitability and determine build approach (self-perform vs. suppliers).
Select and manage suppliers based on expertise, cost, and delivery needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Computer Science, IT or other science discipline.
At least 6 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.
Hands-on Construction experience is required.
Proven ability to provide design solutions and guide order of operations.
Skilled in determining site feasibility and offering site design consulting.
Direct knowledge of general construction processes and procedures.
Experience managing and directing contractors, estimating scope for civils, ground, L&A, backhaul, and maintenance.
Ability to enforce Ericsson and customer construction and quality standards.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Deep understanding of site acquisition, zoning, permitting, landlord negotiations, leasing laws, jurisdictional requirements, and environmental compliance.
Ability to interface with customers, property owners, and internal/external personnel.
Strong contract knowledge (leasing, vendor-facing, customer-facing) and financial acumen.
Proven leadership skills.
Strong understanding of EHS statutory requirements.
Completion of OSHA 30-hour telecom course.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Ericsson equipment portfolio is a plus.
Significant, hands-on experience in managing construction projects, particularly in the area of tower new site builds.
Experience scoping NSB and NSB Power and Fiber Walks.
Experience leading Civil Construction including fiber, commercial power, and site conditioning (trenching, fencing, conduit, concrete, roads, etc.).

Benefits

Outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination.
Challenged in a diverse team of innovators.
Opportunity to craft what comes next.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values.
We champion diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
We believe collaborating with people with different experiences drives innovation.
Encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply.
Realize your full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

TelecommunicationsConstructionProject ManagementBudget ManagementQuality AssuranceSite AcquisitionZoningPermittingLeasingEnvironmental ComplianceContract ManagementEHSEricsson equipmentTower new site buildsCivil ConstructionFiber OpticsCommercial Power

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