Project and Field Manager - Telecom Field Operations - Dallas, Texas

MissionHires; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for Texas field operations focused on copper network decommissioning. The ideal candidate will lead daily operations, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure safety and performance across multiple work fronts.

Applicants should have 5–10+ years of telecom experience, proven leadership, and be familiar with Central Offices and splicing. This role requires a proactive operator who can engage effectively with clients and field crews.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in telecom operations, ideally with copper-based infrastructure.
• Proven leadership in managing field projects.
• Familiar with telecom environments including Central Offices and splicing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across multiple extraction fronts.
• Serve as main contact for clients and municipalities.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards and promote safety.

Skills

Telecom operations experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Office 365

Job description

Extracta Group seeks a hands‑on Project Manager to lead Texas field operations for copper network decommissioning and recovery. This role owns day‑to‑day field execution, stakeholder coordination, safety, reporting, and crew leadership across multiple work fronts. Ideal candidates bring telecom operations experience, strong leadership and rigor, and a bias for action aligned with Extracta’s mission to transform legacy copper networks into economic, operational, and environmental value.

Project Manager – Telecom Field Operations (Texas)

Location: Field‑based (Texas) with regional mobility and partial remote support

Type: Full‑time – Immediate availability preferred

About Extracta: Extracta is redefining the telecom infrastructure decommissioning industry. We unlock value from legacy copper networks, helping carriers transition toward a circular economy while ensuring operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and optimal asset recovery.

In Texas, we are scaling a critical copper recovery operation that requires grit, intelligence, and leadership. We’re not a suit‑and‑slide‑deck type of organization—we roll up our sleeves and get things done. If you thrive in high‑impact environments and know your way around telecom infrastructure from the manhole to the boardroom, keep reading.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Project Manager for Texas Field Operations is a hands‑on leader responsible for planning, executing, and delivering key operational goals in our copper decommissioning and extraction programs. You will be the primary orchestrator of field logistics, engineering execution, regulatory coordination, and team performance across multiple work fronts. This is not a role for paper pushers. We need a proactive operator who’s equally comfortable speaking to city officials and guiding field crews in a vault.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily operations of field activities across multiple extraction fronts including splicing, pulling, bundling, container logistics, and more.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, utility partners, municipalities, and subcontractors with clear, timely communication.
• Supervise or support splicing, decommissioning, and cable recovery activities; understand the telecom environment inside and out (COs, vaults, ducts, etc.).
• Coordinate materials, mechanical tools, vehicles, and yard operations; keep inventories tight and tools in service.
• Inspire and discipline crews; lead with integrity, establish accountability, and foster high performance in a resource‑constrained, fast‑moving environment.
• Produce timely, accurate reports and dashboards for internal tracking and external stakeholders using Excel, cloud tools, and dashboards.
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA standards and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

IDEAL PROFILE

• 5–10+ years in telecom operations, ideally copper‑based infrastructure; experience managing field projects in telecom, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Previous leadership roles (foreman, supervisor, PM) with multi‑crew, multi‑site operations.
• Familiar with Central Offices, manholes, splicing, and network migrations; comfortable around mechanical equipment and basic yard management.
• OSHA‑aware and capable of running safe, compliant operations.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and cloud platforms such as Google Workspace, Office 365, ZOHO, etc.
• Ability to read Shape/KMZ network workprints and basic engineering documentation.
• Understanding of corporate financials such as P&L, budgets, and costing.
• Strong personnel management skills – fair, direct, no‑nonsense approach with the ability to build trust and motivate diverse teams.
• Proactive problem‑solver with initiative and resilience.
• Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or Construction Management preferred; or equivalent field experience.
• Alignment with Extracta values: Integrity, Ownership, Proactive Innovation, Collaborative Excellence, Rigor, and Value Creation.

YOU'LL FIT IF YOU…

• Love structure but can build your own if it’s missing.
• Have field grit, corporate tact, and team vision.
• Don’t wait to be told what to do—your default is action.
• Know how to stretch a dollar and move with urgency.
• Believe that ownership, safety, and accountability are non‑negotiable.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5–10+ years in telecom, utilities, or civil field operations; copper infrastructure experience preferred.
• Proven leadership in the field (foreman, supervisor, PM) managing multi‑crew, multi‑site operations.
• Fluent with telecom environments: Central Offices, manholes/vaults, duct banks, splicing/decommissioning workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret Shape/KMZ workprints and basic engineering documentation.
• Strong command of Excel and cloud tools (Google Workspace/Office 365; familiarity with Zoho or similar apps).
• Fluent use of AI platform for work optimization.
• Demonstrated excellence in reporting, client‑facing communication, and stakeholder management.
• OSHA‑aware with a track record of building and enforcing a safety‑first culture; traffic control and permit know‑how.
• Comfort with mechanical equipment, yard management, inventory control, and fleet/tool maintenance practices.
• Business and financial acumen: basic understanding of budgets, costing, productivity metrics, and P&L drivers.
• High initiative, ownership mentality, and resilience in fast‑moving, resource‑constrained environments.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel regionally across Texas; willingness to work field schedules as needed.
• Education: Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Alignment with Extracta values: Integrity, Ownership, Proactive Innovation, Collaborative Excellence, Rigor, and Value Creation.

BENEFITS

To be presented with the job offer.

To express your interest or refer a candidate, please contact: [e-mail].