Deputy Project Lead - Telecom & Data Centers (Growth)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to support structured cabling projects in the telecom and data center industry in Memphis, TN. This role is designed for a technically strong professional aiming to grow into project leadership while supporting complex automation and control systems projects.

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Leader with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating engineers, technicians, and subcontractors; maintaining documentation;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, copper.
• PM or CAP certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Leader in planning, coordinating, and executing telecommunications projects.
• Develop project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and support change management.

Skills

Structured cabling

Project leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to support structured cabling projects in the telecom and data center industry in Memphis, TN. This role is designed for a technically strong professional aiming to grow into project leadership while supporting complex automation and control systems projects.

Responsibilities include assisting the Project Leader with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating engineers, technicians, and subcontractors; maintaining documentation;