Microwave & Telecom Infrastructure Deployment Manager

Optiver•Austin, TX

About The Position

You'll be responsible for building telecom/radio sites end-to-end — from site acquisition through commissioning and handover to operations. These are microwave and HF tower installations, not cellular. Sites range from small antenna mounts on the side of a building to dedicated terrain with full structures and antenna arrays. You'll project manage every phase and work closely with internal engineering (RF, mechanical, electrical), legal, procurement, and finance teams. This role is based in Austin, TX, but has a global mandate. You'll initially take on builds across the US, Europe, and Asia, with the expectation that we'll hire regional site build managers over time as the program scales.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in telecom site construction or related infrastructure builds
Demonstrated track record of managing end-to-end site builds (you'll need to show examples)
Comfortable navigating permitting, zoning, and regulatory processes across jurisdictions
Creative problem-solver — these builds don't always go by the book
Willing to manage projects across time zones - limited travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with HF (high frequency) radio installations
Familiarity with international telecom licensing and regulatory frameworks
Network engineering knowledge (ethernet, site management/monitoring systems)

Responsibilities

Site Acquisition & Access
Identify, evaluate, and secure rooftop, tower, and data-centre locations for antenna installations — working with engineering to confirm line-of-sight, structural suitability, power, and co-location feasibility.
Negotiate site-access agreements, leases, and wayleave/right-of-way arrangements with landlords and facility operators.
Maintain a pipeline of candidate sites and manage lease renewals, amendments, and terminations.
Licensing & Regulatory
Research and navigate telecom regulations across all jurisdictions where the network operates.
Prepare, submit, and track spectrum licence applications, building permits, planning consents, and any other required approvals.
Monitor licence and permit expiry dates and proactively drive renewals. Stay current on changes in spectrum policy and regulatory frameworks.
Contractor & Vendor Management
Source, qualify, and manage installation contractors, rigging crews, civil works firms, and equipment vendors.
Draft scopes of work, negotiate contracts (including MSAs), and coordinate deployment schedules across multiple parties.
Supervise on-site work and conduct quality inspections during installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
Project Delivery
Own the project plan for each deployment — from feasibility through commissioning and handover.
Track budgets (OPEX and CAPEX), timelines, and deliverables; flag risks early and drive mitigation.
Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, legal, finance, and network operations to align priorities and resolve blockers.
Maintain structured project documentation: site packs, as-built records, licence files, and contract archives. Report regularly on programme progress.
Continuous Improvement
Develop standardised processes, templates, and checklists for site acquisition, licensing, and deployment.
Build and maintain a tracker of all active licences, leases, and regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.
Identify opportunities to reduce lead times, cut costs, and improve quality.

Benefits

The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
A highly competitive compensation package
Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
401(k) match up to 50%
Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

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