Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, multi-million-dollar telecommunications projects from initiation through close-out, including network build-outs, fiber deployments, wireless site upgrades and service launches. The role owns scope, schedule, budget and quality across internal engineering teams, field crews, vendors and customers.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Project delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of telecom projects such as FTTH/FTTP builds, 5G and LTE site deployments, DAS and small-cell rollouts, data center interconnects, raw lands and core network upgrades.
• Build integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, permitting and procurement.
• Manage a portfolio of 3–8 concurrent projects, typically valued at $2M–$25M each.
• Track milestones through design, permitting, construction, installation, testing, turn-up and acceptance.

Stakeholders and vendors

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, municipalities, utilities and executive sponsors.
• Coordinate engineering, OSP/ISP construction, RF, network operations, procurement and finance teams.
• Manage contractors and equipment vendors against SOWs, SLAs and change-order processes.
• Secure rights-of-way, pole attachments, zoning approvals and permits with field and regulatory teams.

Budget, risk and governance

• Own project financials: forecasting, earned value, capex tracking, invoicing and variance reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as supply chain delays, permitting backlogs, weather and labor constraints.
• Ensure compliance with FCC rules, OSHA safety standards, NEC and local codes, and company quality standards.
• Report status, KPIs and escalations to senior leadership through regular dashboards and steering reviews.

Leadership and improvement

• Mentor junior project managers and coordinators.
• Improve PMO processes, templates and tools, and capture lessons learned at project close.
• Support pre-sales scoping, cost estimates and proposal development for new opportunities.

Required qualifications

• Project management experience, including 5+ years managing telecom infrastructure projects.
• Proven delivery of projects with budgets of $5M or more and cross-functional teams of 15+ people.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic, wireless (4G/5G), IP/MPLS or transport network technologies.
• Experience with permitting, rights-of-way and municipal or utility coordination.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet or Primavera P6, plus Excel and a ticketing or PSA tool.
• Strong financial management skills, including capex budgeting and forecasting.
• Valid driver's license and ability to visit construction and network sites.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with BEAD or other government-funded broadband programs.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methods for OSS/BSS and software-defined network projects.
• Experience with GIS and network design tools such as ArcGIS, 3-GIS or IQGeo.
• Background working for a carrier, ISP, tower company or telecom engineering contractor.

Core skills

• Clear written and verbal communication with technical and executive audiences.
• Calm, decisive problem-solving when schedules or budgets are under pressure.
• Negotiation skills with vendors, contractors and public agencies.
• Ability to lead without direct authority across distributed teams.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Experience should include a track record of expanding project management duties.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a focus on managing larger-scale projects or programs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements effectively.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles to effectively manage project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training along with passing the PM Board within 6 months of start date.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.