Sr Project Manager

MasTec Communications Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to oversee and deliver fiber engineering projects. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of telecommunications, proven leadership skills, and experience managing project deliverables. We offer a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $115,000, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and health insurance.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of telecommunications technologies and business processes.
• In-depth understanding of fiber architectures like FTTH and Metro.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Project Management team and direct in-house crews.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery for fiber engineering programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and budgets.

Skills

Knowledge of aerial and underground telecommunications

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of fiber architectures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

QGIS

AutoCAD

Smallworld

Job description

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

As a Sr. Project Manager, you will develop new skill, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Project Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the Project Management team in directing in-house crews and subcontractors. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you're up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for fiber engineering programs, from concept through implementation.
• Manage and mentor teams of current domestic and potential offshore engineers, ensuring collaboration, efficiency, and technical excellence.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, maintaining strong relationships, leading project reviews, and providing technical guidance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring adherence to milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee quality assurance processes for all design packages and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with construction, permitting, and operations teams to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
• Lead weekly meetings with the client and project team.
• Assign resources to projects and direct them on the overall tasks needed to be completed.
• Submit each project for billing once complete.
• Collaborate with other members of your staff to ensure a seamless flow through the fielding, design, and QC process.
• Evaluate team members and develop performance improvement plans.
• Develop tools and practices to monitor team productivity. Compile and deliver productivity reports to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a solid knowledge of aerial and underground telecommunications outside and inside plant with competency in telecom technologies, networks, and business processes.
• Outside Plant Construction knowledge preferred.
• In-depth understanding of fiber architectures such as FTTH, FTTx, Metro, Rural, Long Haul, and Backbone.
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality.
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work.
• You are looking for long-term projects.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation to visit the field in the Dallas Fort Worth area as needed (about 10-15%).
• You have advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and proficiency with industry tools such as QGIS, AutoCAD, Smallworld, or similar. ESRI platform proficiency a plus.
• Intermediate experience in schedule management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read workprints accurately.
• Able to communicate progress, highlight issues, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

Hard work pays off. See what you'll get for your effort: $95,000-$115,000

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.