Telecom PM Datahall

Pkaza•Abilene, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telecom Project Manager will oversee low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber-optic, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure projects from award through completion. The role is the main point of contact for telecom cabling and low-voltage work and coordinates planning, mobilization, installation, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The manager works with clients, project leadership, field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and internal operations to deliver complex projects safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. This is a hands-on role involving regular engagement with onsite operations, field problem-solving, and timely decision-making. The Project Manager manages schedules, budgets, materials, manpower, documentation, quality, client communications, testing, and project controls, while maintaining accurate records and supporting commissioning and project closeout. The opportunity is based in Abilene, Texas, and involves openness to heavy travel. The employer offers competitive salaries and benefits.

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 related to Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS cabling.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, documentation, change management, and closeout.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including prioritizing competing demands and making timely decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Ability to lead meetings, communicate expectations and project updates, and coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal personnel.
Client-facing experience and 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, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple design and construction schedules.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Previous experience with Procore and Bluebeam.
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.
Electrical or mechanical experience, including relevant roles such as Navy nuclear ratings, SeaBees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator technicians, maritime, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard.

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.
Manage day-to-day execution and project performance, setting priorities, milestones, deliverables, execution plans, manpower requirements, and production goals to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
Maintain an active field presence and participate in project meetings, inspections, milestone events, and other 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 needed.
Develop and manage project schedules, identify delays and constraints, and implement recovery plans.
Coordinate construction and installation with clients, general contractors, engineering and design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other trades; ensure alignment with project requirements, schedules, and delivery expectations.
Ensure installation, testing, commissioning, turnover, and customer deadlines are met.
Manage project controls, including budgeted and 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 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 records 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 closeout.