Position Details
Scoping Engineer Apply
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers. We enable the full value of connectivity by creating game-changing technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world
Job Title: Scoping Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA 92602
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
- The Scoping Engineer is responsible for identifying all technical aspects of the telecommunications equipment and services to be scoped for deployment at assigned job/sites and is the decision maker on all issues falling under the position's scope.
- The Scoping Engineer is responsible for ensuring the appropriateness of the site for deployment, reviewing construction drawings, installation documents, and customer requirements and identifying all work types and work packages.
- The Scoping Engineer is responsible for identifying and proposing site constructability changes, creating and documenting the Scope of Work (SOW), applicable Customer & Supplier facing drivers and the Bill of Material (BOM) that will be provided to Client stakeholders to be used as the basis for site the build plan and materials procurement.
- This will be accomplished via site walks, desktop documentation review and review of aerial imagery.
- The SOW will be created by the Scoping Engineer using the appropriate Client tools for approval and communication to other stakeholders.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and document a comprehensive per-site SOW and BOM which will include identification of all work types and drivers.
- Support various delivery organizations with construction technical expertise.
- Understanding the site technical solution, construction standards and SOW contracted by the customer, including work packages, material requirements and final deliverables to the customer.
- Understanding the SOW, drivers and fixed price packages between Client and its Service Providers and between Client and the customer
- Understanding Cell Site Construction Drawings (CD), Radio Design Frequency Sheet (RFDS), Structural/Mount Design Elements and requirements
- Utilizing the Scoping Engineer's expertise of the build elements to:
- Review RFDS, CD, mount and structural designs for constructability and accuracy using Drone Survey data. Document (redline) discrepancies and return to the document owner for correction.
- Identify and propose site constructability changes necessary to achieve the RF design.
- Create the per-site SOW and BOM by determining the step-by-step methodology using construction drawings, RFDS and drone survey data.
- Identify and document Customer and Supplier facing drivers in ESR.
- Create day by day build/outage plan and review with stakeholders (E/// CMs, SPs and Customer) to ensure alignment.
- Plan and adjust schedules, as necessary, and work with Customer Project Manager, Market CMs and Service Providers on any necessary changes to the scope, including recommendations.
- Review supplier quotes for accuracy and approve or reject as necessary. This may include material, services and rental equipment quotes, etc.
- Identify and document appropriate rigging and crane requirements necessary to perform the work.
- Participate in project planning meetings, providing guidance, as needed, and determining resolutions to any problems or issues raised during plan-of-day meetings at various phases of the project.
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- Preparing various reports, analyses and presentations as necessary, including (but not limited to) status reports on progress and, if any problems, then recommended manner of handling the problem
- Driver other stakeholders for their deliverables necessary for Scoping, Services and BOM preparation
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Entrepreneurial & commercial thinking
- Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision.
- Ability to proactively analyze issues and make sound decisions.
- Ability to learn and excel using Client ways of working.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with people including the customer.
- Ability to multi-task in an agile environment
- Ability to cope with pressures & setbacks.
- Ability to deliver results and meet customer's and Client's expectations.
- Planning & organization skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong consultative skills
- Ability to think in an innovative fashion.
TYPICAL INTERFACES:
Internal:
- Onshore and offshore delivery teams
- Site Acquisition Manager (SAM)
- Scoping Team
- Sourcing
- Supply Chain
- Logistics Manager (LM)
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Market Project Team (Market Director, CPM, LCM, FCM, RCM)
- Customer Unit (CU) Business Operations
External:
- Customer (Project Manager, RF Design, Site Acquisition, Equipment Engineer)
- 3rd Party Suppliers
- 3rd Party Service Providers (CX, A&E, SAQ)
TOOLS & RESOURCES:
- Client Site Digital Twin (ESDT)
- Client Site Rollout (ESR) Client Site Tracker Client Intelligent Site Design (EISD)
- Customer databases
- Billy Auto BOM
Good knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office suite of programs (especially Excel, Outlook and WORD)
- Adobe Pro
- Databases
- Client local data management tools
- Close-out Package Checklist and required deliverables.
- Virtualization tools
- Customer and Client Build Standards
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience of 2-5 years of industry experience.
- Experience managing and delivering cell site construction and technology upgrades.
- Experience with providing site design solutions and guidance of order of operations.
- Ability to review construction documents, determine site feasibility, as well as site design consulting as needed.
- Ensure the accuracy of construction drawings and RFDS meeting scoping requirements.
- Direct knowledge of general construction processes & procedures and on-site safety requirements
- Direct knowledge of cell site construction and equipment installation material requirements
- Direct knowledge of cell site structural design and modification requirements
- Direct knowledge of rigging and crane requirements
- Experience in construction scope estimation, managing and directing general contractors, generating bill of materials, etc. (Civils, Ground, L&A, Backhaul, MW)
- Knowledge of and ability to enforce Client quality standards.
- Basic knowledge of troubleshooting practices and techniques, including sweep testing concepts.
- Basic knowledge of contracts (leasing, vendor-facing, customer-facing)
- Ability to solve common problems effectively, on time and within budget.
- Strong ability to learn quickly and multitask in a fast-paced environment across business units and customers.
- Strong ability to communicate and work with multiple professional skill levels effectively.
- Drive to follow all safety standards and complete approved OSHA 10-hour course for the telecommunications industry. If managing crews, then OSHA 30-hour course must be completed (instead of OSHA 10).
- Ability to learn new tools.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience working on Client equipment portfolio.
- Experience with large scale telecom RAN projects.
- Tower and civils construction management
- Advanced Excel skills or other programming skills.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
