Senior Project Manager

Overview

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, multi-million-dollar telecommunications projects from initiation through close-out, including network build-outs, fiber deployments, wireless site upgrades and service launches. The role owns scope, schedule, budget and quality across internal engineering teams, field crews, vendors and customers.

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Project delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of telecom projects such as FTTH/FTTP builds, 5G and LTE site deployments, DAS and small-cell rollouts, data center interconnects, raw lands and core network upgrades.
• Build integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, permitting and procurement.
• Manage a portfolio of 3–8 concurrent projects, typically valued at $2M–$25M each.
• Track milestones through design, permitting, construction, installation, testing, turn-up and acceptance.

Stakeholders and vendors

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, municipalities, utilities and executive sponsors.
• Coordinate engineering, OSP/ISP construction, RF, network operations, procurement and finance teams.
• Manage contractors and equipment vendors against SOWs, SLAs and change-order processes.
• Secure rights-of-way, pole attachments, zoning approvals and permits with field and regulatory teams.

Budget, risk and governance

• Own project financials: forecasting, earned value, capex tracking, invoicing and variance reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as supply chain delays, permitting backlogs, weather and labor constraints.
• Ensure compliance with FCC rules, OSHA safety standards, NEC and local codes, and company quality standards.
• Report status, KPIs and escalations to senior leadership through regular dashboards and steering reviews.

Leadership and improvement

• Mentor junior project managers and coordinators.
• Improve PMO processes, templates and tools, and capture lessons learned at project close.
• Support pre-sales scoping, cost estimates and proposal development for new opportunities.

Required qualifications

• Project management experience, including 5+ years managing telecom infrastructure projects.
• Proven delivery of projects with budgets of $5M or more and cross-functional teams of 15+ people.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic, wireless (4G/5G), IP/MPLS or transport network technologies.
• Experience with permitting, rights-of-way and municipal or utility coordination.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet or Primavera P6, plus Excel and a ticketing or PSA tool.
• Strong financial management skills, including capex budgeting and forecasting.
• Valid driver's license and ability to visit construction and network sites.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with BEAD or other government-funded broadband programs.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methods for OSS/BSS and software-defined network projects.
• Experience with GIS and network design tools such as ArcGIS, 3-GIS or IQGeo.
• Background working for a carrier, ISP, tower company or telecom engineering contractor.

Core skills

• Clear written and verbal communication with technical and executive audiences.
• Calm, decisive problem-solving when schedules or budgets are under pressure.
• Negotiation skills with vendors, contractors and public agencies.
• Ability to lead without direct authority across distributed teams.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Experience should include a track record of expanding project management duties.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a focus on managing larger-scale projects or programs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements effectively.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles to effectively manage project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training along with passing the PM Board within 6 months of start date.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.