Construction Project Manager – Cellular Towers

Blue Signal Search; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision options

Company-paid mileage and travel

Job summary

A well-established connectivity solutions provider is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee wireless tower projects across the Desert Southwest. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in construction, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, coordinating vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers a flexible mostly home-office schedule and quarterly performance bonuses, with opportunities for permanent hire.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wireless tower construction experience with at least 2 years leading projects.
• Proven budget management and vendor-coordination skills across simultaneous sites.
• Working knowledge of carrier ordering systems, close-out documentation, and quality punch processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute multiple tower projects for on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Own project P&L, tracking costs daily and securing approvals for out-of-scope work.
• Direct all phases from foundation to antenna integration, enforce relevant standards.

Skills

Wireless tower construction experience

Budget management skills

Vendor coordination skills

MS Project proficiency

Excellent communication abilities

Tools

MS Project

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Job description

Construction Project Manager – Cellular Towers

Our client is a well-established, high-growth player within the broader connectivity ecosystem, delivering solutions that underpin critical operations for both private industry and public institutions. With multi-year build plans across the Desert Southwest, they need a seasoned Construction Project Manager to keep parallel sites on schedule, under budget, and fully compliant. You will enjoy a mostly home‑office schedule, quarterly performance bonuses, and a clear path to permanent hire—all while shaping connectivity that protects communities and powers 5G growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute multiple greenfield and modification tower projects, allocating crews and materials for on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Own project P&L, track costs daily, reconcile invoices, and secure approvals for out‑of‑scope work before execution.
• Direct all phases from foundation to antenna integration, enforcing OSHA, RF, and ANSI 10.48 standards, and driving a zero‑incident culture.
• Serve as the single point of contact for carrier stakeholders, providing clear progress reports and securing formal acceptance at close‑out.
• Leverage industry PM platforms (dashboards, real‑time crew apps, material portals) to maintain transparency and data‑driven decision making.
• Identify risks early, craft practical solutions, and champion lessons‑learned sessions to raise the bar every build.

Skill Set & Qualifications

• 5+ years of wireless tower construction experience with at least 2 years leading projects.
• Proven budget management and vendor‑coordination skills across simultaneous sites.
• Working knowledge of carrier ordering systems, close‑out documentation, and quality punch processes.
• Proficiency with MS Project or similar scheduling tools plus cloud‑based collaboration suites.
• Valid driver’s license; ~10% regional travel for milestone site walks and quarterly team meetings in Carlsbad, CA.
• OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain) and strong understanding of RF safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for executive and field audiences alike.

What Success Looks Like

• All projects delivered on or ahead of schedule with ≤ 2% budget variance.
• Zero recordable safety incidents across managed crews and subcontractors.
• Positive client NPS scores and repeat work authorizations for expansion markets.
• Company‑paid mileage, travel, and per‑diem for approved site visits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision options upon conversion to permanent.
• Laptop, mobile stipend, and full suite of project‑management software licenses.

About Blue Signal

• Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top‑tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS