Project Manager - Cabling

Tridon Inc.

Calgary

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages
Benefits with RRSP matching 2.5%
Up to 5 extra paid days off
On-the-job and manufacturer training

Job summary

Tridon Communications in Calgary, AB is seeking a skilled Cabling Project Manager to lead large-scale telecom deployment projects across Northern Alberta, including radio communications, wireless networks, fiber, towers, and field infrastructure.

You will coordinate with technical teams, field crews, subcontractors, and clients from kickoff to closeout, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and high-quality results in industrial environments.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing telecom, wireless, RF, fiber, or network infrastructure projects.
  • Strong background in telecom components, radio systems, power, antennas, and field workflows.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • QA/QC processes and field inspection requirements experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle delivery: planning, scheduling, coordination, QA/QC, and closeout.
  • Oversee field installations, site work, equipment staging, and commissioning.
  • Monitor budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies to deliver on time and in scope.
  • Mentor field technicians and junior staff; support resource planning and onboarding.

Skills

Telecom projects
RF systems
Fiber optics
Team leadership
Vendor management
Stakeholder communication

Education

PMP Certification
Certified Engineering Technologist

Job description

Calgary Office Location
Calgary, AB T2E, CAN

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.

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