Telecom PM Datahall

Pkaza•Oxford, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telecom Project Manager will oversee 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, coordinating clients, project leadership, field teams, general contractors, engineering and design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other trades. This hands-on position involves regular onsite engagement, active problem-solving, and timely decision-making. The Project Manager manages schedules, budgets, materials, manpower, documentation, quality, client communication, testing, and closeout, with responsibility for safe, efficient delivery on time and within budget. The opportunity involves projects using leading-edge technology and 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 with general contractors, data center owners or operators, subcontractors, vendors, and other internal and external 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 and 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 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; ability to manage multiple design and construction schedules.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Open to heavy travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications, or a related field.
RCDD certification.
Previous experience with Procore and Bluebeam.
Membership in local professional organizations such as 7x24, AFCOM, Uptime, DataCenterDynamics, Bisnow, or BICSI.
Military or military veteran experience, including relevant electrical or mechanical experience in the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, or maritime service.

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 project execution and performance metrics, establishing priorities, milestones, deliverables, execution plans, manpower requirements, 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 needed.
Develop and manage project schedules, identify delays and constraints, and implement recovery plans when needed.
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 and financial performance, including budgeted versus actual labor hours, committed costs, cost-to-complete forecasts, job costs, and project expenditures.
Track labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other project costs.
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 records throughout the project lifecycle.
Proactively identify and resolve issues affecting schedule, cost, quality, safety, or customer satisfaction.
Support commissioning of Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS systems, including testing, turnover documentation, punch-list resolution, and project closeout.