Senior Project Manager

KCI Technologies•Henrico, VA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, multi-million-dollar telecommunications projects from initiation through close-out, including network build-outs, fiber deployments, wireless site upgrades, and service launches. The role owns scope, schedule, budget, and quality across internal engineering teams, field crews, vendors, and customers. It oversees a portfolio of concurrent projects, typically valued at $2 million to $25 million each, and supports pre-sales scoping, cost estimates, and proposal development. KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The company describes its work environment as collaborative and offers training, mentoring, and resources to support career advancement. Employees are encouraged to innovate, grow, and contribute to the company’s direction. KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff and is an equal opportunity employer. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related AEC field and at least six years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience. The position also requires the ability to complete KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training and pass the PM Board within six months of the start date. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are conditions of employment; motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position. A valid driver’s license and ability to visit construction and network sites are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing telecommunications infrastructure projects.
A track record of delivering projects with budgets of $5M or more and cross-functional teams of 15 or more people.
Working knowledge of fiber-optic, wireless (4G/5G), IP/MPLS, or transport network technologies.
Experience with permitting, rights-of-way, and municipal or utility coordination.
Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera P6, plus Excel and a ticketing or PSA tool.
Strong financial management skills, including capex budgeting and forecasting.
Valid driver’s license and ability to visit construction and network sites.
Bachelor’s degree in a related AEC field and at least 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.
Experience should include a track record of expanding project management duties and managing larger-scale projects or programs.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management industry standards and best practices, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
Effective problem-solving skills and ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation skills for managing contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements.
Strong understanding of accounting principles for project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
Ability to complete KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training and pass the PM Board within 6 months of the start date.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BEAD or other government-funded broadband programs.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methods for OSS/BSS and software-defined network projects.
Experience with GIS and network design tools such as ArcGIS, 3-GIS, or IQGeo.
Background working for a carrier, ISP, tower company, or telecom engineering contractor.
Master’s degree in a related AEC field.
Motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of telecommunications projects, including FTTH/FTTP builds, 5G and LTE site deployments, DAS and small-cell rollouts, data center interconnects, raw lands, and core network upgrades.
Develop integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, permitting, and procurement.
Manage a portfolio of 3–8 concurrent projects, typically valued at $2M–$25M each.
Track project milestones through design, permitting, construction, installation, testing, turn-up, and acceptance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, municipalities, utilities, and executive sponsors.
Coordinate engineering, OSP/ISP construction, RF, network operations, procurement, and finance teams.
Manage contractors and equipment vendors against SOWs, SLAs, and change-order processes.
Secure rights-of-way, pole attachments, zoning approvals, and permits with field and regulatory teams.
Own project financials, including forecasting, earned value, capex tracking, invoicing, and variance reporting.
Identify and mitigate risks such as supply-chain delays, permitting backlogs, weather, and labor constraints.
Ensure compliance with FCC rules, OSHA safety standards, NEC and local codes, and company quality standards.
Report status, KPIs, and escalations to senior leadership through regular dashboards and steering reviews.
Mentor junior project managers and coordinators.
Improve PMO processes, templates, and tools, and capture lessons learned at project close.
Support pre-sales scoping, cost estimates, and proposal development for new opportunities.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation while managing multiple projects and priorities.
Manage contracts, scope changes, stakeholder agreements, project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
Complete KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training and pass the PM Board within six months of the start date.