Telecom Project Manager – Wireless/Cellular Construction
Location: Hybrid in Houston, TX
A leading telecom construction firm is expanding its wireless infrastructure operations in the Greater Houston area and is seeking a seasoned Telecom Project Manager to help drive strategic growth. This is a pivotal opportunity for someone with deep experience in cellular network deployment to build out field teams, expand customer accounts, and take ownership of high-impact projects. If you're a driven, well-connected professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this role offers lucrative incentives and strong advancement potential.
What’s in It for You
- Competitive base salary DOE with paid quarterly performance bonuses based on revenue and profitability.
- Perks: Travel per diem, company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, PTO, and holidays
- Career Path: High-growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization
Key Responsibilities
- Lead wireless construction projects across new builds, upgrades, and maintenance efforts for cellular infrastructure.
- Cultivate and expand relationships with regional wireless carriers, utilities, and vendors.
- Develop scopes of work, construction schedules, and budgets in alignment with project and client objectives.
- Oversee field activities for tower builds, raw land deployments, and rooftop site installations.
- Recruit, manage, and scale internal crews and third-party subcontractors to meet demand.
- Conduct site walks, lead pre-construction planning, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
- Drive project performance through active coordination with cross-functional internal teams and client stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver close-out documentation, field reports, and project summaries.
- Monitor and control project financials, including forecasting and variance tracking.
- Travel to job sites within the region, with up to 50% travel expected.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, environmental standards, and local permitting.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing wireless infrastructure or telecom construction projects.
- Proven success working with major U.S. carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.) and site acquisition teams.
- Strong network of industry connections in the Houston region, including subcontractors and crews.
- Advanced knowledge of civil and electrical telecom construction methods.
- Ability to interpret RF design, site plans, construction drawings, and permitting documentation.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, SharePoint).
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to remote job sites as needed.
Join a team that’s building the future of connectivity across the Gulf Coast region. This is your opportunity to shape the growth of a trusted player in telecom construction and leave your mark on major wireless deployments.
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