Project Delivery Lead, Telecommunications

Description

• Support workforce planning, productivity tracking, and resource allocation.
• Provide technical guidance on wireline (fiber, coax, copper) and wireless (macro, small cell, DAS) construction activities.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, carriers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with carrier standards, engineering requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and external partners.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, scope, quality, and safety requirements.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, costs, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
• Mentor project managers, coordinators, supervisors, and field leaders.
• Drive margin improvement through operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support estimating, budgeting, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, and unit-rate pricing.
• Address non-conformance issues and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Support issue resolution related to RF, civil, structural, electrical, and network installation challenges.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Review construction methodologies, drawings, and work packages for constructability.
• Drive consistency in execution through standardized processes and best practices.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of wireline and wireless telecommunications construction projects, from planning through close-out.
• Track financial performance, approve expenditures, and manage change orders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and delivery excellence.
• Ensure quality standards, inspection processes, and documentation are followed.
• Support business development efforts through operational input and delivery credibility.
• Oversee daily project operations across multiple active projects and crews.

Requirements

• Senior-level role with influence over operations, delivery strategy, and team development.
• Strong knowledge of wireline and wireless telecom infrastructure, including fiber, RF systems, towers, small cells, and in-building solutions.
• 8+ years of experience in telecommunications construction, project delivery, or operations management.
• Experience working with major carriers and network operators.
• Knowledge of Canadian telecom standards and regulatory environments.
• Proven experience leading multi-project portfolios and large, field-based teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and productivity metrics.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract management.
• Familiarity with SAP, project controls systems, or telecom-specific project management tools.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Background as a Project Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Manager, or Program Manager in telecom.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-impact telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Competitive compensation package with strong growth potential.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance