Job Description

Telecom Project Manager - Data Hall - Oxford, AL

Our client is a data center systems integrator providing low voltage / telecom / communication solutions for the cutting edge data center facilities AI industry. This company provides low-voltage solutions including: structured cabling, fiber-optic systems, copper cabling, telecom infrastructure, data center connectivity, racks and cabinets, cable management, testing, certifications, etc.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of low-voltage and structured cabling projects from project award through completion with the ability to deliver complex projects at scale. Primary responsibilities of the role are the successful planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of assigned low-voltage and structured cabling projects. This position serves as a key point of contact between internal and external stakeholders: client, project leadership, field teams, vendors, subs, internal operations, etc.

The ideal candidate must be highly organized, accountable, technically knowledgeable about low voltage / Telecom, and have managed a team. This is a hands-on role that requires regular engagement with onsite operations, active problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to make timely decisions that keep projects moving. Solid documentation and admin skills would be required as well.

The Project Manager will manage project schedules, budgets, materials, manpower coordination, documentation, quality, client communication, testing, turnover, and closeout while ensuring projects are executed and delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber optic, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure projects, serving as the main point of contact (POC) responsible for all telecom cabling and low-voltage work, from kickoff and mobilization through installation, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout
• Manage day-to-day project execution and ensure established performance metrics are achieved, with particular emphasis on on-time and on-budget delivery by establishing project priorities, milestones, deliverables, execution plans, manpower requirements, and production goals
• Maintain an active field presence, participate in project meetings, inspections, milestone events, and other critical onsite activities
• Build strong working relationships and work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Subs, or other field personnel to coordinate activities, resolve any jobsite challenges, ensure field teams have the drawings, information, materials, equipment, and resources required to perform their work efficiently
• Develop and actively manage project schedules, identify potential delays and constraints, and implement recovery plans when projects fall behind
• Maintain direct liaison with the primary client, GC, engineering / design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other trades to coordinate construction and installation activities, ensure alignment with project requirements, schedule, and delivery expectations are completed successfully
• Ensure critical installation, testing, commissioning, turnover, and customer deadlines are achieved
• Own project controls, including budgeted vs. actual labor hours, committed costs, cost-to-complete forecasting, job costs, and overall project financial performance
• Track labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other project expenditures
• Support forecasting, billing, cost projections, and monthly financial reporting while proactively addressing potential cost overruns, inefficiencies, and profitability risk
• Identify, document, price, and track scope changes and change-order opportunities
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and installation requirements to ensure alignment with project scope and field conditions
• Document project activity in Procore or Bluebeam for project tracking and reporting, while maintaining accurate and organized project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that could negatively impact schedule, cost, quality, safety, or customer satisfaction
• Support commissioning activities for Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS systems, including testing, turnover documentation, punch-list resolution, and project closeout

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications, or a related field a big plus
• 5+ years of telecom project management experience coordinating large-scale projects in structured cabling, low-voltage, data center infrastructure, etc.
• Experience working directly with GCs / general contractors, data center owners / operators, subs, vendors, and other internal and external project stakeholders
• Experience managing projects within 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, EPMS
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, documentation, change management, and closeout
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; with 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, coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, internal personnel, etc.
• Client Facing experience with strong interpersonal skills to build rapport in order to establish accountability while maintaining positive professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively respond, verbally or in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and able to manage multiple design construction schedules
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Previous experience with Procore and Bluebeam
• Open to Heavy Travel
• RCDD Certification a Huge Plus
• Belong to local professional organizations – 7x24, AFCOM, Uptime, DataCenterDynamics, Bisnow, BICSI, etc
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, SeaBees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: 8rga44gutyd1s6ffema9ms8yqa@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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