DAS Project Manager- AZ

Position Overview

The Project Manager PM owns the full lifecycle execution of assigned wireless infrastructure projects from Pre-Construction through Closeout. As the designated Project Owner, the PM is the single point of accountability for communication, quality, safety, schedule, and finance on every assigned job.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Ownership & Execution
• Serve as the single point of accountability for assigned projects from Pre-Construction through Closeout, ensuring nothing slips between the cracks across communication, quality, safety, schedule, and finance
• Complete a thorough Design/Scope/Quote (DSQ) review with the Proposal Owner before kickoff
• Develop and maintain project schedules, job trackers, safety plans, submittals, and supporting documentation continually managed throughout projects life cycle
• Perform regular site visits for preconstruction walks, QA/QC inspections, punch walks, and scope verification
• Identify and manage project dependencies, critical path, and resource allocation
• Proactively manage scope and schedule changes
• Track a chronology of events, delays, and changes throughout the job
• Financial Management & Tracking
• Track and update project financial health weekly using internal tools
• Proactively develop cost estimates for scope changes and manage change orders on a weekly basis
• Project billing tracking and submissions
• Maintain working knowledge of financial progress on assigned projects
• Submit weekly job health confirmations
• Material & Equipment Procurement
• Create material purchase requests and order materials and equipment for assigned projects
• Cookordinate material and equipment deliveries to align with the project schedule
• Track project assets, equipment certifications, and rental usage
• Cookordinate inventory transfers and manage material logistics across jobsites
• Work with Purchasing Dept. for material/equipment pricing, conduct independent material/equipment pricing reviews.
• Crew & Subcontractor Management
• Schedule and coordinate technician crews for assigned projects
• Conduct subcontractor scope reviews and proactively manage change orders
• Coach, mentor, and supervise project team members and subcontractors
• Champion a strong safety culture: ensure JHAs, daily toolbox talks, daily equipment inspections, proper PPE, and weekly safety audits are completed
• Verify crews have proper tools, materials, training, and project plan
• Report all incidents and safety issues
• Review and approve timecards for assigned crews
• Documentation & Communication
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation based on CTS standards, manage and deliver project closeout packages, and creation and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and cost logs
• Deliver fast, accurate daily updates with completion tracking
• Provide two-week look-ahead reports on all assigned projects
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal CTS teams
• Quality
• Create project plans to be discussed with leads and technicians
• Ensure quality of build and accuracy of exclusion based on drawings and diagrams
• Conduct regular progress photo reviews with internal teams
• Provide constructive feedback to leads and crews
• Technical & Design Support
• Work with design teams to review design files and design approaches
• Produce pricing and equipment lists based on up-to-date information
• Interpret blueprints and other project documents
• Understand process, required time, resources and schedules of DAS Commissioning, Integration and Optimization
• Maintain a complete understanding of CTS products and services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience 35 years of project management experience with strong technical background, preferably in telecommunications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in customer-facing project management with the ability to serve as primary client contact
• Advanced knowledge of telecommunications and/or wireless project management
• Proven ability to manage project finances, including budget tracking, billing, and change order management
• Ability to interpret and create project schedules in MS Projects and other tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing detail on any of them
• Strong computer skills: Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio)
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and in team environments with a positive attitude
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the Arizona and New Mexico region

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing tech force crews in deployments such as DAS, Small Cell, ERRCS, or public safety wireless systems
• Familiarity with RF design tools such as iBwave
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience with large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects, and background in field operations or construction management

Working Conditions

• Office-based with regular jobsite visits during active construction phases
• Regional travel required across Arizona and New Mexico occasional evening or weekend work to support project milestones or urgent client needs
• Active construction site environments requiring appropriate PPE