Senior Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex telecommunications, structured cabling, and data center infrastructure projects. This leadership role oversees multiple high-profile projects while ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations and CCCI quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex telecommunications, structured cabling, and data center infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring exceptional communication and customer satisfaction.
• Review project specifications, architectural drawings, contracts, and technical documentation to develop project execution strategies.
• Prepare and validate project scopes, labor estimates, material takeoffs, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, invoicing support, and change orders.
• Coordinate project schedules, manpower planning, procurement activities, and resource allocation with Operations and field leadership.
• Oversee structured cabling deployments involving copper, fiber optic, MPO/MTP systems, fusion splicing, backbone infrastructure, and related low-voltage systems.
• Verify Bills of Material (BOMs), pathway capacity, containment systems, and equipment requirements prior to project execution.
• Partner with Project Superintendents and Foremen to monitor field productivity, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Conduct project meetings with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements, company policies, industry standards, and applicable codes.
• Review project documentation, daily reports, schedules, testing documentation, and closeout packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Mentor Project Managers and support the development of future operational leaders.
• Build long-term customer relationships while identifying opportunities for future business growth.
• Maintain proficiency with project management software, CRM platforms, estimating tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.

8-10+ years of project management experience within telecommunications, structured cabling, low-voltage, or commercial construction.

Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial and mission-critical data center projects.

Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling systems, and telecommunications construction.

Proven experience developing project estimates, labor forecasts, schedules, and budgets.

Strong understanding of contract administration, change management, and project financial controls.

Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification
• BICSI Technician, Project Management, or RCDD Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Procore, Primavera P6, Salesforce, or comparable project management platforms.
• Experience managing hyperscale data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Skills & Abilities

Successful Project Superintendent demonstrate: Advanced project planning and execution skills, Strong financial and budget management abilities, Strategic thinking and decision-making, Excellent customer relationship management, Leadership and team development, Contract interpretation and scope management, Risk assessment and mitigation, Strong organizational and time management skills, Excellent written and verbal communication, Negotiation and conflict resolution, Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance may be evaluated based on: Project profitability, On-time project completion, Budget performance, Customer satisfaction, Quality and safety performance, Schedule adherence, Change order management, Team development and employee retention, Documentation accuracy, Operational efficiency.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Employees in this role regularly: Sit for extended periods while managing project documentation, meetings, and customer communications. Frequently use computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment. Conduct project site visits requiring standing, walking, climbing stairs, and navigating active construction environments. Occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Travel to customer locations, project sites, and company offices as required.

Work Environment: This position is based in CCCI's Dulles, Virginia, office with frequent travel to customer facilities and active construction sites. Work environments include: Corporate offices, Commercial construction sites, Data centers, Manufacturing facilities, Customer Campuses, Mission-critical environments. Extended work hours, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel may be required to support customer schedules and critical project milestones.

Why Join CCCI?

At CCCI, we believe our employees are our greatest investment. We foster a culture built on teamwork, integrity, continuous learning, and mutual respect. Whether you're beginning your career or looking for your next opportunity to grow, you'll find meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to advance within our organization.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Professional Development
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities