Telecom Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

About the role

We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial and strategic leader to further grow a Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure design practice focused on complex campus environments—including data centers, healthcare systems, universities, and large industrial facilities. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical depth, market awareness, and a proven ability to translate client needs into scalable, profitable services.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and execution of a Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure practice, including defining service offerings, target markets, and long-term growth strategy.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across key sectors such as data centers, healthcare campuses, higher education, life sciences, and large-scale industrial facilities.
• Build and sustain a robust pipeline of work through both new client acquisition and expansion of existing relationships.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic clients, leading planning, scoping, and execution of Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure projects.
• Partner with clients to develop master plans, design standards, and scalable infrastructure frameworks across multi-site or campus environments.
• Represent the firm in industry forums, conferences, and client engagements to elevate brand presence and thought leadership.
• Oversee all aspects of delivery, including design coordination, quality, cost control, risk management, and contract administration.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop staff across engineering, design, and project management disciplines.
• Establish scalable processes, tools, and standards to support consistent delivery and growth.
• Manage the financial performance of the Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure practice, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability.
• Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Implement effective project controls, reporting, and performance tracking systems.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proactively identify and manage risks at both project and business levels.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure design initiatives within complex campus environments (e.g., data centers, healthcare, higher education).
• Demonstrated success in building client relationships and growing a book of business.
• Strong understanding of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) pathway systems, structured cabling design, and network infrastructure.
• Experience leading design teams and managing large-scale programs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree from an accredited program, and 7 years of applicable experience required.
• Prior experience in the Telecommunications Fiber Optic Cabling Infrastructure space, managing projects or executing program management in the industries of data centers, healthcare systems, universities, and/or large industrial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time