Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid)

Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid)
Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid)

Location:

Remote, NC

Pay Range:

N/A

Position Description
Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid) Summary:
Pierson Wireless is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of wireless infrastructure projects. This role focuses on RAN head-end deployments supporting existing or new in-building wireless and deployment of new Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).

The Project Manager owns project execution from initial requirements and scope development through design, leasing, entitlements, procurement, construction, commissioning and integration, on-air activation, customer acceptance, and financial closeout.

Serving as the primary customer contact, this individual coordinates internal teams, carrier stakeholders, venue representatives, and delivery partners to meet commitments for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate combines wireless deployment knowledge with strong project controls, financial accountability, and proactive communication.

Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid) Duties and Responsibilities:
End-to-End Project Delivery

Manage a portfolio of projects across the full deployment lifecycle, maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and deliverables.

Develop and maintain project plans identifying milestones, task owners, dependencies, resource requirements, and critical path activities.

Coordinate project requirements, site surveys, design development, customer approvals, leasing, permitting, utility readiness, procurement, and construction.

Drive commissioning, integration, testing, on-air activation, punch-list completion, customer acceptance, and closeout.

Confirm each project phase meets readiness requirements before work advances to the next team.

Customer and Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned MNO customers, managing project updates, commitments, escalations, and issue resolution.

Build effective relationships with carrier teams, venue owners, property managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Lead focused project meetings with clear agendas, documented decisions, assigned actions, and follow-through.

Communicate schedule changes, project risks, and recovery plans early, with clear recommendations and accountability.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Align RF Design, Systems Engineering, A&E, Leasing, Logistics, Procurement, Construction, Field Engineering, and Finance around project requirements and delivery dates.

Ensure project handoffs include approved scopes, current drawings, material requirements, site access information, and customer expectations.

Coordinate material availability, contractor readiness, site access, and carrier dependencies to support execution.

Resolve gaps between engineering, construction, integration, and customer requirements before they create delays or rework.

Financial and Scope Management

Establish and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, commitments, and projected margins.

Track labor, materials, subcontractor costs, purchase orders, and other project expenses.

Identify scope changes, assess cost and schedule impacts, and secure required approvals before additional work proceeds.

Coordinate change orders, milestone billing, invoice support, and financial reconciliation with customers and internal Finance teams.

Maintain accurate forecasts through project completion and resolve outstanding financial items during closeout.

Risk, Schedule, and Vendor Management

Maintain project risk and issue logs with mitigation plans, owners, and resolution dates.

Monitor critical path activities and implement recovery plans when milestones are at risk.

Coordinate subcontractors and installation partners with Construction Management, establishing clear scopes, deliverables, and performance expectations.

Support compliance with company safety requirements, customer standards, applicable regulations, and project quality requirements.

Escalate unresolved issues with a clear assessment of business impact and recommended action.

Reporting and Documentation

Maintain accurate project records in internal and customer tracking systems.

Report milestone performance, financial status, material readiness, risks, and decisions requiring leadership support.

Ensure closeout packages include required test results, as-built documentation, acceptance records, and other contractual deliverables.

Capture lessons learned and improve repeatable workflows across projects.

Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid) Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance - EMPLOYER pays 100% of employees' premiums

FSA/DCFSA Program Eligibility

401(k) Retirement Savings with Employer Match - eligible after 90 days

EMPLOYER provided Short-term / Long-term disability, Life insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment - eligible after 1 year

EMPLOYER Health & Wellness Program

Meal stipend while traveling

Paid Travel Time

Paid Training/Certifications

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Position Requirements
Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid) Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Five or more years of project or program management experience in wireless telecommunications.

Demonstrated experience managing MNO deployments for carriers such as T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T.

Experience delivering projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, integration, on-air activation, and closeout.

Working knowledge of DAS, RAN, distributed RAN architectures, RF systems, fiber infrastructure, structured cabling, and related site requirements.

Ability to interpret scopes of work, RF design documentation, construction drawings, bills of materials, and deployment schedules.

Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, purchase orders, invoicing, and change orders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project-tracking platforms.

Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities across multiple projects.

Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid) Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

Direct experience with RAN co-location, RAN head-end, and in-building DAS deployments.

Familiarity with Ericsson and Nokia equipment and deployment processes.

Experience with carrier reporting systems, acceptance requirements, and closeout standards.

Project Manager - Wireless Infrastructure (Remote/Hybrid) Demands and Work Environment:

Strategic Thinking:

Ability to understand program and project interdependencies and organizational impact.

Operational Acumen:

Strong understanding of revenue flow, margin management, and operational performance.

Influence Without Authority:

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.

Executive Communication:

Skilled at translating complex technical and operational concepts into clear, concise messaging.

Agility:

Comfortable managing multiple programs with shifting priorities and timelines.

Problem Solving:

Strong analytical mindset focused on actionable solutions.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Work in both remote (home) and active construction environments

Ability to navigate job sites, access equipment areas, and use standard field equipment

Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Pierson Wireless is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you need assistance to perform your job duties because of a physical or mental condition, please let View email address on techcareers.com know.

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