Project Manager (telecommunications) - Direct hire

Ultimate Staffing; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Minneapolis seeks a seasoned Telecommunications Project Manager to lead large-scale client projects focused on infrastructure, structured cabling, and low-voltage deployments. This role emphasizes field operations, cross-functional coordination, and direct client communication.

The position is direct hire with benefits, in-office training with a rotating schedule, and a 70k-80k salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in telecommunications infrastructure.
• Structured cabling (copper/fiber) and low-voltage systems.
• Experience with telecom construction or site buildouts and multi-location deployments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; self-starter and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage telecommunications infrastructure projects including structured cabling, MACs, and site builds.
• Build detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Act as the primary client contact, communicating progress, scope changes, risks, and resolution.
• Coordinate field technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage material procurement, equipment rentals, and warehouse logistics.
• Oversee field technician dispatch, check-in/check-out, and scope clarification.
• Maintain documentation across dispatches, work orders, materials, rentals, and expenses.
• Track deliverables through project and document management tools; ensure closeout and invoicing readiness.
• Provide guidance to Junior Project Managers.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple telecom workstreams.

Skills

Project management

Telecommunications infrastructure

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Site rollouts

MACs (moves adds changes)

Cross-functional coordination

Client relationship management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Job description

Do you have project management experience in the telecommunications industry? Specifically, experience leading large-scale client projects involving structured cabling, phone system deployments, construction coordination, technology rollouts, office moves, and site consolidations? If so, read further! This role is focused on telecom infrastructure and field operations, making it an ideal fit for professionals with experience managing low-voltage installations, network cabling projects, construction-related initiatives, and cross-functional teams in the field. This is not a software development or IT application project management position.

Details:

• Type: Direct hire (permanent with benefits)
• Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
• Location: In office for training and then a rotating schedule in and out of office
• Pay: $70K-$80K annually depending on experience level

Duties:

• Manage a wide range of telecommunications infrastructure projects, including structured cabling installs, low-voltage construction, site rollouts, moves/adds/changes (MACs), and repair work
• Build and execute detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports
• Act as the primary client point of contact, providing proactive communication on progress, scope changes, risks, and issue resolution
• Coordinate internal teams, field technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Manage material procurement, equipment rentals, and warehouse logistics
• Oversee field technician dispatch, check-in/check-out, and real-time support for scope clarification
• Maintain accurate documentation across dispatches, work orders, materials, rentals, and expenses within internal systems
• Track and manage deliverables through project and document management tools
• Ensure timely and accurate project closeout and invoicing readiness
• Provide guidance and support to Junior Project Managers
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple concurrent, unrelated telecom workstreams

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in telecommunications infrastructure (required)
• Structured cabling (copper/fiber)
• Low-voltage systems
• Telecom construction or site buildouts
• Voice / data / phone system deployments (VoIP or legacy)
• Strong understanding of coordinating field technicians and physical network deployments across multiple sites
• Experience with rollouts, site surveys, and multi-location deployments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally
• Strong customer service mindset with proven client relationship management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High energy, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.