Telecommunications Project Manager

A roadmap for employee success and long-term commitment. The formula is simple – support professional development, recognize successes, provide flexibility, offer exceptional perks, invest in cutting edge technology and create a fun workplace. Culture establishes the reasons people want to work at a company. Happy employees are loyal employees. With an extremely low turnover rate, meaningful employee perks and an enjoyable atmosphere, Paul J. Ford & Company has been regularly recognized as a top place to work. When employees were surveyed and asked about company culture, they used the following words to describe it: family-oriented, fun, supportive, collaborative, teamwork, relaxed and community. With a first-class benefits package and unmatched employee perks, the company promotes a fun atmosphere that treats employees well to facilitate success. Medical, dental and vision insurance Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Paid holidays, vacation and sick time Paid time off to volunteer Paid maternity/paternity leave 401(k) savings program Engineers are paid straight time for overtime Frequent social events and employee lunches Employee Assistance Program Jury Duty Leave Wellness Program Allstate Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance Professional Development As a professional services firm, we understand that clients don’t hire a company, they hire people. We recognize that our greatest asset is our employees, so we want to continually invest in them by offering: Paid professional license fee – the company pays for engineers to take the professional engineering exam and offers a monetary bonus when passed Paid professional membership dues – the company encourages and pays for memberships in professional associations Continuing education – the company provides educational resources and training to further knowledge for not only engineering practices but also business fundamentals Tuition reimbursement - the company reimburses tuition expenses up to 10% of employee's salary or $5,000 whichever is less with maximum lifetime reimbursement of $25,000 Cross Training – the company encourages engineers to learn new specialized skills through cross-training among our three market groups Employee Stock Ownership Plan Working hard today should include planning for the future. Paul J. Ford & Company makes saving for retirement easy. Since 1994, the firm has been an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company and became 100% employee owned in 2015. As an ESOP, our employees have a direct stake in the company, a position that they do not take lightly. In the role of employee owners, we are empowered to react quickly and make decisions in the best interest of our clients. Employees are automatically enrolled in the ESOP which is driven by the profitability of the company and not by employee contributions. Basically, employees get significant benefits at no cost to them. Historically, ESOP funds have provided a higher rate of return than other retirement plans which means higher employee balances. Research has also shown that ESOP companies are more profitable, grow faster, have more productive employees and ultimately a lower employee turnover rate. Position: Telecommunications Project Manager Location: Columbus, OH Job Id: 315 # of Openings: 1 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: The Project Manager provides support for site development and coordinate delivery of communication infrastructure projects. This role focuses on managing subcontractors, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring projects progress efficiently from early development through construction readiness. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a face‑paced telecommunications environment. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and expectations. Lead project kickoff meetings and provide regular status updates, maintaining transparency on progress, milestones, and risks. Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, including civil, structural, electrical, and site development, to ensure integrated project delivery. Manage and coordinate subcontractors supporting site development, including environmental, permitting, survey, and construction services. Assign and prioritize work, monitor production schedules, and balance team workloads to ensure timely project delivery. Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to maintain progress and meet deadlines. Review project scopes and engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client requirements. Facilitate coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to support efficient project execution. Identify risks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Support permitting and regulatory coordination in collaboration with subject matter experts. Ensure project documentation, reporting, and deliverables meet client and regulatory requirements. Corporate and Department Planning Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with telecommunications infrastructure delivery stands and company objectives. Participate in strategic planning initiatives and contribute to department goals related to project delivery excellence and client satisfaction. Support capacity planning and resource forecasting for telecommunications and site development projects. Measures Projects delivered on time and within budget. Annual department planning goals achieved and documented. Business Development – Marketing and Sales Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and expectations. Provide support with project scope, feasibility assessments, preliminary budgets, and delivery strategies for telecommunications proposals. Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business, referrals, and contract expansions. Document client requirements and translate them into actionable project plans. Measures Number of new telecommunications projects secured or proposals supported. Client retention and contract renewal rates. Project Administration Assist in developing detailed project scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, and resource plans for telecommunication site development projects. Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables; maintain progress visibility and meet established deadlines. Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, including civil, structural, electrical, and site development, to ensure integrated project delivery. Manage and coordinate subcontractors supporting site development, including environmental, permitting, survey and construction services. Facilitate coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to support efficient project execution. Provide regular status updates to clients and stakeholders, maintaining transparency on progress, milestones, and risks. Manage project scope and implement scope changes through formal change control processes. Measures Project completion within approved budget. Schedule adherence and milestone achievement. Number of projects managed concurrently with successful outcomes. Change order management and scope creep prevention effectiveness. Technology Utilize project management software to plan, track, and report on project progress. Manage project documentation using company systems and maintain version control. Stay current with emerging project management technologies and tools that enhance efficiency and client value. Measures Proficiency in required project management software and systems. Timely and accurate project reporting and dashboard updates. Effective use of telecommunications coordination tools and platforms. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Review project scopes and engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client requirements. Assist in establishing and enforcing quality standards for all project deliverables, including drawings, reports, and coordination documents. Identify risks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Ensure project documentation, reporting, and deliverables meet client and regulatory requirements. Verify that all regulatory and permitting requirements are met and documented. Measures Client satisfaction with deliverable quality and completeness. Quality audit results and compliance documentation. Regulatory compliance and permitting accuracy. Human Resources and Office Management Mentor and develop junior project managers, project coordinators, and team members to build organizational capability. Participate in recruitment and onboarding processes for project team members and subcontractors. Coordinate office and field resources to support project execution and team productivity. Maintain positive workplace culture and support employee engagement initiatives. Measures Subcontractor performance and compliance ratings. Continuing Education Maintain current knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, site development best practices, and project management methodologies. Stay informed on permitting and regulatory processes. Participate in company training programs and professional development opportunities. Share knowledge and mentor team members on project management best practices and industry updates. Measures Annual training hours completed. Industry knowledge demonstrated in project delivery and problem solving. Participation in knowledge‑sharing and mentoring activities. Special Project and Assignments Assumes responsibilities for special assignments delegated by the Director of Engineering and A/E Program Manager. Education and Experience Minimum 5+ years of experience in telecommunications project management, infrastructure coordination, or site development. Demonstrated experience managing multiple subcontractors and coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams. Strong understanding of project delivery for telecommunications or infrastructure projects. Proficiency with project management software. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills. Experience with client facing coordination and stakeholder management. Experience with new site builds for telecommunications tower projects. Experience with tower development, fiber, or wireless infrastructure projects. Familiarity with permitting and environmental processes. Work Environment and Physical Demands The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This job is essentially a sedentary role; however, standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, stooping or kneeling, talking, and hearing are required. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. Due to the collaborative nature of this position and accessibility for in‑house and on‑site client meetings, it is essential that the work be performed in the office and during regular business hours. Some travel may be required. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and the risk of electrical shock. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Enhancing society through innovative engineering solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr