Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership- Lead DAS, small cell, public safety and in-building wireless projects from kickoff through closeout.
- Provide leadership and direction to engineering, field operations, construction and subcontractor teams.
- Ensure project objectives align with customer requirements, carrier standards and company goals.
- Maintain accountability for project performance, quality, schedule and financial results.
Project Planning & Execution- Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.
- Coordinate engineering, permitting, procurement, staging, installation, commissioning and closeout activities.
- Manage labor resources, materials, RF equipment, test equipment, subcontractors and customer deliverables.
- Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues impacting schedule or budget.
- Ensure successful commissioning, acceptance testing and customer turnover.
Customer & Stakeholder Management- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, carriers, OEMs and project stakeholders.
- Conduct regular project status meetings and executive updates.
- Manage customer expectations and drive timely issue resolution.
- Build long-term customer relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.
Financial Management- Manage project budgets, forecasting, labor utilization, procurement and profitability.
- Review project costs, change orders, purchase orders, invoices and revenue projections.
- Identify financial risks and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate project reporting and financial documentation.
Technical Coordination- Coordinate with RF engineers, design teams, construction managers, commissioning technicians and OEM partners.
- Support review of DAS designs, equipment submittals, bill of materials and installation standards.
- Ensure compliance with carrier requirements, OEM specifications, local codes and customer standards.
- Oversee testing documentation, closeout packages, and final customer acceptance.
Risk, Quality & Safety- Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with Qypsys quality standards and contractual requirements.
- Promote a culture of safety and enforce OSHA and company safety policies.
- Conduct project reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Communication & Reporting- Maintain accurate project schedules, documentation and reporting.
- Prepare executive project updates, financial forecasts and customer reports.
- Utilize Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Planner, Excel, and ERP/project management systems to monitor project performance.
- Coordinate communication across engineering, field operations, customers, vendors and leadership.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years of project management experience in telecommunications, wireless infrastructure, or low-voltage construction.
- Demonstrated experience managing Distributed Antenna System (DAS), small cell, or in-building wireless projects.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Planner, or similar project management software.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Experience with major wireless carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish) and OEM platforms such as Corning, CommScope, JMA, SOLiD, or ADRF.
- Experience with Public Safety DAS (ERCES), BDA systems, and NFPA/IFC compliance.
- Familiarity with RF testing, commissioning, PIM testing, fiber optics, and structured cabling.
- Experience managing construction subcontractors and field installation teams.
- Knowledge of permitting, AHJ coordination and closeout documentation.
Core Competencies- Project Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- DAS & Wireless Infrastructure Knowledge
- Financial Management
- Schedule & Resource Planning
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Success MeasuresSuccess in this role is measured by:
- On-time delivery of DAS and wireless infrastructure projects
- Budget performance and project profitability
- Customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Quality of installations and successful system acceptance
- Effective coordination across engineering, field operations and subcontractors
- Safety performance and regulatory compliance
- Timely completion of project documentation and closeout packages
Minimum Years of Experience
6+
License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School
Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.
