Fixed Wireless Project Manager Xplore Inc

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Xplore Inc. is seeking a Fixed Wireless Project Manager in Canada to lead multiple wireless network capital projects from planning through delivery.

You will collaborate with site acquisition, engineering, supply chain and operations to ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget results. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of project management experience in wireless networks, strong contract literacy, and the ability to read engineered drawings while coordinating diverse teams across the project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in project management or wireless network buildouts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction contracts and drawings.
• Capable of cost estimation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with site acquisition, engineering, supply chain, construction and operations to schedule deliverables.
• Manage program financials and projects in line with SAP and Quickbase processes.
• Develop project scope from deployment plans or business cases.
• Balance internal resources with implementation teams and monitor risk.
• Provide regular status and budget reporting; handle change orders.

Skills

Wireless network knowledge

Project scheduling

Cost estimation

Contract interpretation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Time management

Delegation

Under pressure performance

Tools

SAP

Quickbase

Job description

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.

We are looking for a Fixed Wireless, Project Manager that will be responsible for managing a group of small to medium sized telecom network capital projects (Primarily Wireless) and delivering them on schedule, scope and budget.

Projects could include; New Tower Construction, Tower Rebuilds, Tower Co-locations, Technology overlays, Fibre Construction, Small Cell Construction, capacity upgrades and general network equipment upgrades.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with site acquisition, engineering, supply chain, construction, and operations primes to prioritize and schedule project deliverables
• Manage program financials and projects in accordance with corporate financial policies and tools (SAP & Quickbase)
• Assess project deployment plan or business case to develop project scope
• Collaborate with construction implementation teams to identify and balance internal resource allocation
• Regular reporting and communication on project status and budget
• Effectively manage change orders on projects
• Manage risk within program and elevate issues where appropriate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in project management or build-out of wireless network infrastructure
• Effective written, verbal and listening communications skill
• Able to perform at a high pace and under pressure
• Good knowledge of wireless telecommunications networks and infrastructure
• Telecommunications construction knowledge
• Able to read & interpret construction contracts
• Able to read & interpret engineered drawings
• Able to prepare cost estimates and schedules
• Ability to effectively and appropriately delegate work load
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to manage time effectively

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.