Senior Telecommunications Manager

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous PTO

Retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Entrust Solutions Group is seeking a Sr. Telecommunications Manager in Austin to lead teams, develop staff, and manage client relationships.

You will oversee workflows, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive operational execution across fiber and telecom projects. The ideal candidate brings deep telecom knowledge, proven leadership, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients, municipalities, and field personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred but not required.
• Experience leading teams in utilities/telecom with operations oversight.
• Strong leadership and relationship-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delegate and prioritize work based on resources, project scope, and client needs.
• Lead and manage Telecommunications Planners I–III, including project assignments.
• Inspect and audit work to meet standards.
• Track project progress and ensure procedures are followed.
• Review proposed designs for feasibility and serviceability.
• Evaluate clearances, space, loading and configurations.
• Coordinate with clients, utility companies, and municipalities.
• Interpret field notes, schematics, maps, and drawings.
• Apply NESC guidelines and educate staff on changes.
• Prepare accurate project correspondence and reports.
• Review and approve timesheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Client Relationships

Project Oversight

Operations Execution

Communication

Telecom Knowledge

NESC Guidelines

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Join ENTRUST as a Sr. Telecommunications Manager and lead teams supporting fiber and telecommunications projects. This role is focused on people management, team development, client relationships, workflow oversight, and operational execution — ensuring teams are aligned, productive, and delivering high-quality results. This is a leadership-focused role for a telecom professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Locations: Must be located in or near:

Responsibilities:

• Delegate and prioritize work based on available resources, project scope, and client needs.
• Lead and manage Telecommunications Planners I, II, and III, including assigning projects and supporting field leads.
• Inspect and audit work to ensure company, client, and industry standards are met.
• Track project progress and ensure work follows company and client procedures.
• Review proposed designs for feasibility, future development, and serviceability.
• Evaluate clearances, space, loading, configurations, and other design requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, utility companies, and municipalities.
• Interpret field notes, schematics, maps, and drawings from field personnel and drafters.
• Apply applicable NESC guidelines, stay informed of updates, and educate staff on changes.
• Prepare accurate, timely project correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Review and approve employee timesheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred but not required.
• Experience working for a utility, construction, electrical engineering, or telecommunications company, with experience leading teams and managing people, workflows, and project operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of telecommunications/fiber operations, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills with the ability to manage employee performance and support team development.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the various telecommunications technologies, including wired and wireless networks, broadband, fiber optics, satellite, and radio communications.
• Knowledge in industry standards and protocols, such as TCP/IP, SIP, and MPLS
• Knowledge and understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detections and prevention, and encryption
• Knowledge of TxDOT Utility Accommodations
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and routine office equipment
• Skill todiagnose and resolve technical support effectively and quickly
• Skill in project management, including the ability to develop project plans, manage timelines and budgets
• Strong attention to detailskills
• Excellent communicationskillsboth written and verbal
• Ability to identify and mitigate security risks, and ensure that the company’s telecommunications infrastructure is compliant with regulatory requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including executives, vendors, and technical staff.
• Abilityto be adaptableto change, learn quickly, be flexible, and able to make decisions in a faced-past environment

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement program with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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