Telecom Design-Build Project Manager - United States

Telecom Design Project Manager — Phoenix, AZ

Join Vytal’s dynamic and innovative team!

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for telecom innovation, Vytal wants to hear from you.

About Vytal

At Vytal, we design and build cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure with a focus on delivering fiber optic networks that connect communities and empower businesses. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and teamwork drives every project we take on.

About the Role

As a Telecom Design Build Project Manager , you’ll lead end-to-end fiber optic design projects—ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and client satisfaction. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners while driving design best practices, process efficiencies, and engineering innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of fiber optic network projects (aerial and underground) and utility forced relocations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Apply technical expertise and project management skills to streamline workflows, resolve challenges, and ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Lead projects from initial concept through to completion, maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, and quality.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment and promote continuous improvement across all project phases.
• Own financial reporting, client reporting, design coordination, ensure all project systems are setup and maintain properly through out the entire project life cycle
• Permitting jurisdiction relations and permit tracking & expediting

Qualifications

• Strong background in telecommunications infrastructure, with proven experience in fiber optic network design, permitting, utility coordination, right-of-way requirements, and construction. This position requires knowledge of jurisdictional requirements (build standards, restoration, bonding, insurance etc.)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
• Knowledge of OSP fiber design standards (aerial and underground), QA/QC principles, and constructability best practices.
• Solid understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and contract management (including SOWs and change orders).
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical problem-solving ability with sharp attention to detail.
• Proven track record managing telecom OSP design and forced relocation projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and consultants across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to produce and review detailed OSP design deliverables and documentation.

At Vytal, we offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the telecom industry. Join us today in building the future of connectivity!

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