Senior Telecommunications Manager

ENTRUST • Austin, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join ENTRUST as a Sr. Telecommunications Manager and play a key role in leading teams, managing client relationships, and supporting successful project delivery. You’ll oversee workflows, keep teams aligned with client requirements and industry regulations, provide project updates, and help ensure high-quality work from start to finish. Bring your leadership, telecommunications expertise, and passion for delivering great results—and grow with our team!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience working for a utility, construction, or electrical engineering or telecommunications company producing MRE work.
• Demonstrated and thorough understanding of individual client MRE requirements and NESC standards
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the various telecommunications technologies, including wired and wireless networks, broadband, fiber optics, satellite, and radio communications.
• Knowledge in industry standards and protocols, such as TCP/IP, SIP, and MPLS
• Knowledge and understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detections and prevention, and encryption
• Knowledge of TxDOT Utility Accommodations
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and routine office equipment
• Skill to diagnose and resolve technical support effectively and quickly
• Skill in project management, including the ability to develop project plans, manage timelines and budgets
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to identify and mitigate security risks, and ensure that the company’s telecommunications infrastructure is compliant with regulatory requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including executives, vendors, and technical staff.
• Ability to be adaptable to change, learn quickly, be flexible, and able to make decisions in a faced-past environment

Responsibilities

• Delegate and prioritize work based on available resources, project scope, and client needs.
• Lead and manage Telecommunications Planners I, II, and III, including assigning projects and supporting field leads.
• Inspect and audit work to ensure company, client, and industry standards are met.
• Track project progress and ensure work follows company and client procedures.
• Review proposed designs for feasibility, future development, and serviceability.
• Evaluate clearances, space, loading, configurations, and other design requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, utility companies, and municipalities.
• Interpret field notes, schematics, maps, and drawings from field personnel and drafters.
• Apply applicable NESC guidelines, stay informed of updates, and educate staff on changes.
• Prepare accurate, timely project correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Review and approve employee timesheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement program with company match.
• tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED