Telecom PM Datahall

Pkaza•Midlothian, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telecom Project Manager oversees low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber-optic, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure projects from award and kickoff through installation, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The role is the main point of contact for telecom cabling and low-voltage work and coordinates with clients, general contractors, project leadership, field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and internal operations. This hands-on position requires regular engagement with onsite operations, active problem-solving, technical knowledge of low-voltage and telecom systems, strong organization, accountability, and experience managing a team. The Project Manager manages schedules, budgets, materials, manpower, documentation, quality, client communication, testing, and turnover to support safe, efficient delivery on time and within budget. The position may involve heavy travel and supports commissioning for Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS systems.

Requirements

At least 5 years of telecom project management experience coordinating large-scale projects in structured cabling, low-voltage, data center infrastructure, or related areas.
Experience working directly with general contractors, data center owners or operators, subcontractors, vendors, and other internal and external project stakeholders.
Experience managing projects in active data center environments.
Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and low-voltage infrastructure.
Working knowledge of fiber optics, copper cabling, telecommunications, data center connectivity, racks and cabinets, cable management, pathway systems, labeling, testing, and certification.
Ability to read and interpret one-line drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation for cabling related to Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, documentation, change management, and closeout.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and make timely decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Ability to lead meetings, communicate expectations clearly, provide project updates, and coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal personnel.
Client-facing experience and strong interpersonal skills to build rapport, establish accountability, and maintain positive professional relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple design and construction schedules.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Must be open to heavy travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications, or a related field.
RCDD certification.
Membership in local professional organizations such as 7x24, AFCOM, Uptime, DataCenterDynamics, Bisnow, or BICSI.
Previous military experience or veteran status, particularly experience related to electrical or mechanical work such as Navy nuclear ratings, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator technology, maritime, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard.
Previous experience with Procore and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber-optic, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure projects from kickoff and mobilization through installation, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
Serve as the main point of contact for telecom cabling and low-voltage work.
Manage daily project execution and performance metrics, emphasizing on-time and on-budget delivery; establish priorities, milestones, deliverables, execution plans, manpower needs, and production goals.
Maintain an active field presence and participate in project meetings, inspections, milestone events, and other critical onsite activities.
Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and field personnel to resolve jobsite challenges and ensure teams have the drawings, information, materials, equipment, and resources they need.
Develop and manage project schedules, identify delays and constraints, and implement recovery plans.
Liaise with clients, general contractors, engineering and design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other trades to coordinate construction and installation activities and meet project requirements and deadlines.
Manage project controls, including budgeted versus actual labor hours, committed costs, cost-to-complete forecasts, job costs, and overall financial performance.
Track labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other project expenditures.
Support forecasting, billing, cost projections, and monthly financial reporting; address potential cost overruns, inefficiencies, and profitability risks.
Identify, document, price, and track scope changes and change-order opportunities.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and installation requirements for alignment with project scope and field conditions.
Document project activity in Procore or Bluebeam and maintain accurate, organized project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify and resolve issues that could affect schedule, cost, quality, safety, or customer satisfaction.
Support commissioning for Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS systems, including testing, turnover documentation, punch-list resolution, and project closeout.
Communicate with clients and other stakeholders, lead meetings, provide project updates, and coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal personnel.