Portland, OR | Portland, OR | Portland, OR | Tualatin, OR | Tualatin, OR
Workplace Type: Field
Employment Type: Salaried
Telecom Manager - MDUThe
Telecom Manager - MDU at North Sky Communications is responsible for overseeing the planning, engineering, scheduling, and active deployment of telecommunications infrastructure within Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs), including apartment complexes, condominiums, and master-planned communities. This role manages cross-functional field teams, coordinates with subcontractors, and maintains strong relationships with regional property developers and management companies to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within margin targets.
Connecting you to great benefits- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
What you'll do- Project Execution & Lifecycle Management: Lead the end-to-end deployment of MDU projects, covering site surveys, engineering design validation, local permitting, ISP/OSP construction (fiber/coaxial), and final testing/provisioning.
- Property & Right-of-Entry (ROE) Coordination: Partner with business development and property management entities to secure required site access, manage engineering walkthroughs, and resolve complex Right-of-Way (ROW) issues specific to private property.
- Field Leadership & Subcontractor Management: Directly supervise internal field technicians, construction supervisors, and external placement/splicing subcontractors. Maintain a high-performance safety culture adhering to OSHA and company regulations.
- Financial Oversight: Manage project and market budgets, approve subcontractor invoices, track material yields (conduit, microduct, fiber optic cabling), and report on key production metrics.
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Conduct systematic quality audits of completed work to ensure strict compliance with North Sky engineering expectations, customer standard operating procedures, and local building/National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
- Client & Executive Reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for regional telecom clients, providing clear data on project milestones, material tracking, and production forecasting.
What you'll needRequired Qualifications- Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in telecommunications construction management, network deployment, or field engineering-specifically focusing on MDU/MTU environments.
- Leadership: 2+ years of experience managing field crews, construction supervisors, or multi-disciplinary project teams in an OSP/ISP utility construction setting.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong operational knowledge of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH/FTTP) architectures, structured cabling, pathway design (conduit, core drilling, microtrenching), and optical fiber splicing/testing practices.
- Document Proficiency: Ability to interpret detailed engineering schematics, construction prints, base maps, and property blueprints.
- Driver's License: A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required, as regular travel to regional construction sites and property meetings is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications- PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent project tracking certification is a plus!
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification - always good to have.
- Familiarity with proprietary customer management platforms and project mapping tools (ArcGIS, SpatialData, or custom design suites).
Working Conditions- Split environment between an office/yard setting and active indoor/outdoor construction environments.
- Frequent travel throughout local and regional market footprints to inspect field progression and meet with stakeholders.
Keywords:Broadband Implementation Manager / 5G / In-Building Wireless / Low Voltage Construction / OSP Engineering / ISP Engineering /
Project Milestone Tracking / Contract Negotiation / As-Built Documentation / Telecom Operations Management /
Materials Procurement & Logistics 
