When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

Administration and oversight of Verizon involvement with municipal reconstruction projects - sewers, water mains, bridges in NYC: Interface with various New York City and New York State government agencies to engineer alternatives to eliminate and/or minimize interference with manhole and conduit infrastructure; re-design/re-engineer municipal structures and facilities; negotiate with NYC municipal contractors to perform municipal interference work at fair market costs. Responsible for a municipal budget of $60M. Additionally, Administration and oversight of multiple Vendors constructing, maintaining, and responding to emergency situations involving Conduit, Manholes, and Trenches. Responsible for a construction budget of $20M. You will be responsible for managing a team of 14 Direct Reports and 38 Agency Reports.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Telecommunications infrastructure construction and maintenance.

• Demonstrated experience dealing with Municipal Contractors.

• Demonstrated experience dealing with NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Economic Development Corp. and other NYC government agencies.

• Knowledge of methods of municipal construction including excavation, trenching, sheeting.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

• Ability to work with construction superintendents and professional engineers.

• Ability to act independently, make rational judgements and negotiate binding agreements.

• Strong negotiation, communication and cost estimating skills.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or relevant experience.

• Professional Engineers License.

• Experience with communication systems.

• Experience with MS Word, Excel & Gmail.

• Strong organizational, time-priority management and results-driven leadership skills.

• Knowledge of employment/labor laws and prepare cost estimates based on Prevailing Wages.

• Knowledge of NYC Construction procedures and practices and construction specifications.

• Knowledge of Joint Bidding contract language and processes.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $126,000.00 and $234,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.