Lead Microwave Construction Project Manager

Aviat Networks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviat Networks is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of microwave backhaul projects across the US. You will drive scopes, timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure on‑time, on‑budget completion.

The role requires hands‑on field experience managing contractors, permitting, safety, schedules, and quality control for microwave network expansions. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ experience managing Microwave projects.
• Technical understanding of Microwave products and technologies.
• Experience managing field construction activities, contractors, permitting coordination, safety compliance, schedules, budgets, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end microwave construction projects including site builds, upgrades, modifications, and wireless broadband.
• Oversee rooftop installation of microwave equipment, antennas, coax, mounts, shelters, cabinets, fiber connections, grounding systems.
• Coordinate construction activities across carriers, municipalities, utilities, engineering teams, tower crews, and subcontractors.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, RF designs, path studies, and engineering packages.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Ensure compliance with carrier standards, permitting requirements, zoning regulations, environmental restrictions, and safety protocols.

Skills

Project management

Microwave systems

Client relationships

MS Excel

MS Project

Verizon

Tools

FUZE database

Job description

Aviat Networks is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of microwave backhaul projects across the US. You will drive scopes, timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure on‑time, on‑budget completion.

The role requires hands‑on field experience managing contractors, permitting, safety, schedules, and quality control for microwave network expansions. Travel up to 15% is expected.