Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

We are seeking an Associate Project Manager to support customer deployments within the telecommunications/wireless space. This role will partner closely with a Lead Project Manager on large customer deployments and may also serve as the lead Project Manager on regional or non-traditional customer projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicative, and comfortable managing multiple project components across engineering, construction, and regulatory workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead customer deployment projects across one or more applications, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed-upon timelines, customer expectations, and company policies
• Manage and coordinate all phases of deployment from project entry through construction completion and closeout, including:
• Structural analysis
• Site acquisition
• Architecture & Engineering (A&E) services
• Land use planning, zoning, and permitting
• Lease administration
• Construction management
• Proactively communicate schedule, scope, or cost risks to the District Manager, Lead Project Manager, and customers
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to obtain and maintain required project documentation, including:
• Structural analyses
• Leases and titles
• Permits and regulatory approvals
• Soil samples and construction documentation
• Manage vendors and service providers as applicable
• Maintain accurate project forecasts and update Project Management Tools with initial and revised timelines
• Participate in internal and external deployment meetings and interface with carrier representatives as needed
• Resolve design and site challenges as they arise, including lease constraints, easement issues, or additional ground space requirements
• Coordinate with utilities and other stakeholders as required
• Communicate effectively across multiple internal functions and external partners

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent relevant work experience

Experience Requirements

• 13 years of project management experience

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of telecommunications and wireless project management
• Familiarity with asset management, tower maintenance, and property management
• Understanding of site acquisition processes, including zoning, permitting, and regulatory approvals
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand tower and rooftop structural details
• Strong analytical skills to identify workflow issues, critical paths, and corrective actions
• Ability to understand financial metrics and identify potential cost risks or remedies
• Strong customer service mindset with a proactive problem-solving approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of construction services, including:
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Power and fiber
• Vendor equipment requirements
• Towers, antennas, and transmission lines
• Ability to collaborate across multiple internal teams and external partners

Working Conditions

• Office-based work approximately 80% of the time in a standard office environment
• Up to 20% travel to project sites, which may involve exposure to heavy equipment and varying environmental conditions