Technical Project Manager – Telecommunications Infrastructure TechConnect Corp.

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Extended health and dental benefits

Company laptop and mobile phone

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Job summary

TechConnect Corp. in Alberta is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to drive telecommunications infrastructure deployments across Western Canada, including fibre, DAS, 5G and private LTE networks.

You will oversee project planning, execution, budget control and safety, coordinating internal resources, field technicians, suppliers and customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Telecommunications Project Management.
• Strong understanding of telecom construction.
• Experience managing fibre/OFD constructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple telecom infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Develop detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics and field construction.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting and profitability.
• Track milestones and deliverables.
• Lead kickoff and status meetings.
• Manage customer communications and reporting.
• Coordinate permitting and site access.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and quality.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation.

Skills

Project management

Telecommunications

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

PMP or CAPM

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Build the Networks That Keep Canada Connected

TechConnect Corp. is a rapidly growing telecommunications infrastructure company delivering complex network deployments across Western Canada. We specialize in fiber optic construction, rural broadband, distributed antenna systems (DAS), private LTE/5G, structured cabling, and wireless network deployments for carriers, municipalities, utilities, enterprise, and industrial customers.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading multiple technical projects from planning through successful completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands telecommunications technology as well as project management.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Technical Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of telecommunications infrastructure projects throughout Alberta and Western Canada.

The successful candidate will coordinate internal resources, field technicians, subcontractors, suppliers, engineering teams, and customers while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Projects You’ll Lead

Projects may include:

• MDU/MXU Fibre-to-the-Premise deployments
• Fibre optic splicing and backbone construction
• Rural Broadband Network Builds
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Structured Cabling Systems
• Point-to-Point Wireless Networks
• Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Networks
• Private LTE Networks
• Private 5G Deployments
• Enterprise Network Infrastructure
• Municipal and Utility Communications Networks

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple telecommunications infrastructure projects simultaneously
• Develop detailed project schedules and work plans
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics and field construction
• Manage project budgets, forecasting and profitability
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Lead kickoff meetings and project status meetings
• Manage customer communications and reporting
• Coordinate permitting, site access and construction schedules
• Oversee subcontractor performance and quality
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and customer standards
• Manage project documentation and close‑out packages
• Support estimating and pre‑sales technical reviews when required
• Drive continuous process improvement across project delivery

Qualifications Required

• 5+ years of Telecommunications Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of telecommunications construction methodologies
• Experience managing fibre optic construction and splicing projects
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technical projects
• Excellent customer communication skills
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Very Strong English – Verbal and Written
• Only local resources please –

Technical Knowledge

Experience with several of the following technologies is highly desirable:

• Fibre Optics
• GPON / XGS-PON
• MDU/MXU deployments
• Rural Broadband
• Structured Cabling
• DAS
• LTE
• 5G
• Wireless Backhaul
• Point-to-Point Radio
• Point-to-Multipoint Networks
• Enterprise Networking
• Network Testing and Commissioning

Project Management Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with experience using:

• Microsoft Project
• Jira
• Trello
• Smartsheet
• Monday.com
• Gantt Chart development
• Resource planning
• Risk management
• Budget forecasting
• Change management
• OODO

Education & Certifications

Preferred:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CAPM
• Engineering Technology Diploma or Degree
• Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science background
• Agile or Scrum certifications considered an asset

What We’re Looking For

You are:

• A natural leader
• Highly organized
• Comfortable working in both the office and the field
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and technical teams
• Calm under pressure
• Technically curious
• Passionate about delivering quality work

Why Join TechConnect?

You’ll become part of a growing Canadian telecommunications company working on some of the industry’s most exciting infrastructure projects.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle (depending on role)
• Professional development support
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fibre, wireless, LTE, DAS and 5G deployments
• Career advancement in a fast-growing organization

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about telecommunications, enjoy leading technical teams, and want to help build the next generation of communications infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your telecommunications project management experience.

Pay: $65,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person