Telecommunications Project Manager
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Current Wireless Solutions is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Manager to independently manage our Baseband Deployment and Cabinet Consolidation programs throughout the Carolinas and surrounding markets.
The successful candidate will oversee assigned projects from initial planning and scheduling through construction, integration coordination, customer acceptance, and final closeout., * Independently manage assigned Baseband Deployment and Cabinet Consolidation projects from initiation through completion.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, deployment forecasts, and resource allocation plans.
- Coordinate multiple subcontractor crews across assigned markets.
- Manage project milestones, customer commitments, and operational deliverables.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, construction challenges, and resource constraints.
- Maintain accurate project reporting and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications.
- Coordinate material availability, site access, permitting, and subcontractor scheduling.
Telecommunications Construction & Integration
- Oversee telecommunications construction activities involving tower-mounted and ground-based equipment.
- Coordinate cabinet consolidation, equipment installation, removals, and associated infrastructure modifications.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of baseband equipment, telecommunications cabinets, DC power systems, fiber infrastructure, grounding, and equipment connectivity.
- Coordinate construction readiness and integration scheduling with internal teams and subcontractors.
- Support commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and network acceptance activities.
- Review construction drawings, scopes of work, and customer technical requirements.
- Resolve field-level operational issues impacting project delivery.
Customer & Subcontractor Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer programs.
- Lead customer meetings, scheduling discussions, and operational reviews.
- Manage subcontractor scheduling, productivity, performance, and accountability.
- Coordinate with Construction Managers, Field Services, Integration, Warehousing, and Closeout teams.
- Ensure crews have the required materials, equipment, documentation, and site access before deployment.
- Maintain effective communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Hold subcontractors accountable for safety, quality, scheduling, and project deliverables.
Financial & Commercial Management
- Monitor project budgets, subcontractor costs, and overall project profitability.
- Track purchase orders, project expenditures, and financial performance.
- Identify out-of-scope activities and coordinate additional work authorizations.
- Maintain accurate project forecasts and anticipated completion dates.
- Coordinate project completion, closeout documentation, and billing readiness.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and operational performance.
Safety, Quality & Closeout
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and CWS safety expectations.
- Monitor subcontractor adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate quality inspections, punch lists, and corrective actions.
- Ensure construction documentation, redlines, testing records, and closeout packages are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain accountability for successful customer acceptance and project completion., * Independently manages projects without constant supervision.
- Understands wireless telecommunications construction from a technical and operational perspective.
- Communicates confidently with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Anticipates challenges and develops practical solutions.
- Understands the importance of scheduling, forecasting, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintains strong organizational discipline and attention to detail.
- Thrives in a fast-paced telecommunications environment.
We need a Project Manager who can run the program, not simply report on its progress.
Why Join Current Wireless Solutions?
CWS offers the opportunity to work with an established and growing telecommunications contractor delivering major wireless infrastructure programs.
Our Project Managers are trusted to take ownership of their programs and play a direct role in the company’s operational success.
You’ll work alongside experienced telecommunications professionals, support major network modernization initiatives, and contribute to the continued expansion of our Charlotte operations.
If you have the telecommunications construction experience and project management capabilities to deliver results, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Current Wireless Solutions is not offering employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
- Previous wireless telecommunications industry experience and project management experience are mandatory.
Applicants who do not meet the location, work authorization, and telecommunications experience requirements should not apply., This position requires proven project management experience within the wireless telecommunications industry, along with a strong understanding of tower-mounted and ground-based telecommunications infrastructure.
Experience with telecommunications equipment integration, commissioning, and network modernization is highly desirable.
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of their projects, manage multiple crews and schedules, and deliver results without constant supervision., * Proven project management experience within the wireless telecommunications industry.
- Strong understanding of tower-mounted and ground-based telecommunications infrastructure.
- Experience managing multiple telecommunications construction, equipment deployment, or network modernization projects.
- Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate subcontractors, crews, schedules, and project deliverables.
- Working knowledge of telecommunications cabinets, baseband equipment, power systems, fiber infrastructure, and grounding.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, scopes of work, and technical specifications.
- Experience managing project budgets, scheduling, forecasting, and customer expectations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally as required.
- Ability to work full-time from the CWS Charlotte office.
- Current U.S. work authorization without the need for employer-sponsored immigration status.
Wireless telecommunications industry experience is mandatory. General construction project management experience alone is not sufficient for this position., * Experience managing Baseband Deployment or Cabinet Consolidation programs.
- Telecommunications build experience, including new site construction, site modifications, equipment upgrades, and wireless infrastructure modernization.
- Experience with tower-mounted and ground-based telecommunications construction.
- Telecommunications equipment integration and commissioning experience.
- Familiarity with Ericsson equipment and deployment processes.
- Experience supporting T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, or similar wireless carrier programs.
- Knowledge of baseband installation, integration scheduling, commissioning, and network acceptance.
- Experience managing multi-site telecommunications deployment programs.
- Previous experience working for a telecommunications general contractor or equipment manufacturer.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is an experienced telecommunications professional who understands the demands of wireless infrastructure deployment and takes ownership of delivering successful projects., Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date resume highlighting their telecommunications industry experience, project management background, and relevant experience with wireless infrastructure construction, baseband deployment, cabinet consolidation, or equipment integration.
About the company
Current Wireless Solutions (CWS) is an established telecommunications general contractor specializing in wireless infrastructure construction, network modernization, equipment deployment, and integration support.
With operations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast, CWS supports major wireless carriers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure providers.
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