Senior Project Manager - Large-Scale Telco Programs

IES Communications; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Project Manager to act as a tactical leadership and support function for Operations, overseeing large, high‑risk contracts. The role includes mentoring PMs, monitoring performance, and ensuring work aligns with safety, quality, and financial targets across staffing, materials, and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory experience, telecom or related field expertise, and proven ability to manage projects over $1M, with strong scheduling,

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Five+ years in telecommunications or related field.
• Experience managing large/complex projects (> $1M) with focus on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proficiency with formal scheduling tools and Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high‑risk and large‑profile projects with focus on risk management and profitability.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and escalate until resolution.
• Track project financials, KPIs, and forecasting to maintain profitability.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers.
• Represent PMO in Pre‑Con/Ops Handoff and Ops Implementation meetings.
• Manage workload distribution and review job cost postings including invoicing.
• Address quality and safety issues on customer work.
• Assist in bid processes and liaise with customer representatives.
• Develop account process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget & scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Wrike

Smartsheet

Excel

Teams

Job description

IES Communications is seeking a Project Manager to act as a tactical leadership and support function for Operations, overseeing large, high‑risk contracts. The role includes mentoring PMs, monitoring performance, and ensuring work aligns with safety, quality, and financial targets across staffing, materials, and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory experience, telecom or related field expertise, and proven ability to manage projects over $1M, with strong scheduling,