Telecommunications Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Telecommunications Project Manager to join our team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex information and communications technology (ICT) and infrastructure projects. You will oversee multi-million-dollar structured cabling, fiber optic network, and low-voltage systems build-outs across enterprise commercial, healthcare, and industrial sites.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of BICSI/TIA standards paired with strong leadership skills to manage multi-disciplinary field teams, maintain strict budget controls, and act as the primary liaison for client stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead ICT infrastructure projects from initial scoping and estimating through engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and final hand-off.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure all structured cabling, data center designs, and network distribution paths strictly adhere to BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and local Houston building codes.
• Team & Vendor Leadership: Manage on-site technicians, sub-contractors, and field crews. Conduct safety briefings and quality control audits to maintain high execution standards.
• Financial Management: Track project milestones, manage budgets, process change orders, and optimize resource allocation to protect project margins.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the central point of contact for clients, MEP engineers, and general contractors, providing transparent updates and proactively mitigating project risks.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent field experience) with 5+ years of direct experience managing low-voltage or telecommunications projects.
• Industry Certifications (Highly Preferred):
• Active BICSI RTPM (Registered Telecommunications Project Manager) or RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a strong plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of structured cabling (Cat6A, Fiber Optic, OSP/ISP), AV systems, security/access control, and network architecture. Proficiency with project software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam) or BIM/Revit workflows.
• Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with the Houston commercial construction market, local permitting processes, and regional safety protocols.

Benefits

• Performance-based project bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Company vehicle/allowance, laptop, and corporate phone.
• Paid time off (PTO) and professional development/BICSI re-certification allowance.