Project Manager - Cabling

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Company-paid benefits

2.5% RRSP matching

Up to 5 extra paid days off

Job summary

Tridon Communications in Calgary, Alberta seeks a skilled Cabling Project Manager to lead large telecom deployments across industrial environments, coordinating field crews, subcontractors, and vendors from kickoff to closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, QA/QC, safety, and documentation, mentor technicians, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery while traveling up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecom, wireless, RF, fiber or network infra projects.
• Strong technical background in telecom components, radio systems, fiber, power, antennas, and field workflow.
• Experience overseeing installation crews and subcontractors.
• Ability to translate complex technical details for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid QA/QC understanding and field inspection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle telecom projects from planning to closeout.
• Oversee field installations, site work, equipment staging and commissioning.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain schedules, status reports, RFIs, change management and risk registers.
• Uphold quality, safety and engineering standards across deployments.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Quality & safety

Budget & schedule management

Vendor & subcontractor coordination

Education

PMP or CET certification (asset)

Job description

Tridon Communications is looking for skilled Cabling Project Manager who will be a dynamic leader responsible for coordinating large-scale telecom deployment projects across Northern Alberta. This role encompasses systems such as radio communications, wireless networks, fiber, towers, and associated field infrastructure. You will play a pivotal role in delivering reliable execution, clear communication, and high-quality results from project kickoff through closeout. Collaborating closely with technical teams, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and client stakeholders, you will plan, execute, and oversee complex telecom initiatives in industrial environments.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership & Delivery
• Manage full lifecycle delivery of telecom projects—planning, scheduling, coordination,
QA/QC, and closeout.
• Oversee field installations, site work, equipment staging, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure on-time, on-scope
delivery.
• Maintain project documentation: schedules, status reports, RFI logs, change
management, and risk registers.
• Drive consistent standards for quality, safety, and compliance across all deployments.

Technical Oversight
• Provide hands-on guidance on telecom hardware, components, configurations, and
network architecture.
• Review and approve technical documentation such as scopes of work, installation
packages, site drawings, and test plans.
• Support troubleshooting during installation, integration, and commissioning.
• Ensure all work aligns with engineering standards, vendor specifications, and industry
best practices.

Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary customer liaison throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver clear, timely project updates and create early visibility into risks, blockers, or
required decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client engineering, operations, and project
teams.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to keep all parties aligned.

Team Support & Development
• Mentor field technicians and junior project staff, providing technical clarification and
installation guidance as needed.
• Support resource planning, onboarding, and training related to telecom deployments.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing telecom, wireless, radio frequency (RF),
  fiber, or network infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of telecom components, radio
  systems, fiber optics, power systems, antenna structures, and field deployment
  workflows.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing installation crews and managing subcontractors.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical
  and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes and field inspection requirements.

Asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), or a
similar technical/project management certification is an advantage.
• Experience working on remote industrial sites such as oil sands, mining, utilities, or
energy projects is an asset.

Other Requirements
• Valid, current Driver’s Licence with the ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Clean 5-year Driver Abstract.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check

Why You’ll Love Working at Tridon

• Competitive wages

• Company-paid benefits and 2.5% RRSP matching

• Up to 5 additional paid days off for years of service

• On-the-job and manufacturer training

• Career growth in a rapidly expanding, innovative company

Physical Requirements

• Work at heights, in man lifts, and in tight spaces.

• Lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet.

About Us:

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, Mobility, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

Join Our Team:

At Tridon, we are committed to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace by actively seeking to hire qualified individuals from underrepresented groups, including those who are new to Canada and that meet the required qualifications for the role.

We Are A:

• MOTOROLA Platinum Service Centre
• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• TELUS Customer Care Centre
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre
• COR Certified Employer

Competitive wage based on experience

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