Telecom Broadband Project Manager

TEKsystems; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Telecom Broadband Project Manager to oversee critical broadband infrastructure projects across New Jersey. You will manage pole transfer, cable replacement, and outside plant initiatives, coordinating contractors, tracking execution, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in broadband/telecom project management, experience with Sitetracker or similar systems, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of broadband/telecom or OSP project management experience.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Experience using project management software to track schedules and budgets.
• Experience supporting invoicing and contractor billing activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage broadband infrastructure projects across New Jersey.
• Coordinate pole transfer and cable replacement initiatives.
• Drive project execution from planning through completion.
• Manage contractor assignments and workloads.
• Monitor vendor performance and production metrics.
• Track schedules, milestones, budgets and deliverables.

Skills

Broadband project management

Vendor management

MS Office

Excel

Project management software

Invoicing and billing

Multi-project coordination

Valid driver's license

Tools

Sitetracker

Job description

life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Aug 18, 2026

Telecom Broadband Project Manager

Our client, a leading broadband and telecommunications provider, is seeking a Broadband Project Manager to support critical network infrastructure initiatives throughout New Jersey.

This role will focus on managing pole transfer, cable replacement, and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure projects by coordinating contractors, tracking project execution, maintaining project systems, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals currently working within the broadband, cable, fiber, telecommunications, or utility construction industries who understand how outside plant projects are planned, coordinated, and executed.

*Candidates without broadband, cable, fiber, telecommunications, utility construction, or OSP project experience will not be considered.*

Must-Have Requirements

• 3+ years of Broadband, Telecommunications, Fiber, Cable, OSP, or Utility Project Management experience
• Experience working for a broadband provider, telecommunications company, cable operator, utility contractor, or telecommunications construction firm
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and subcontractors
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• Experience utilizing project management software
• Experience tracking project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables
• Experience supporting invoicing and contractor billing activities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver's license

Highly Preferred

• Sitetracker experience
• NJUUNS experience
• Pole transfer program experience
• Cable replacement project experience
• Broadband infrastructure experience
• Fiber deployment experience
• OSP construction experience
• Utility infrastructure project experience

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage broadband infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey
• Coordinate pole transfer and cable replacement initiatives
• Drive project execution from planning through completion
• Manage contractor assignments and project workloads
• Monitor vendor performance and production metrics
• Track schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables
• Maintain project data and reporting within Sitetracker and related systems
• Manage invoicing and contractor billing activities
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, permitting, and operations teams
• Identify project risks and drive issue resolution
• Deliver project status reporting to leadership
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional field visits as needed
• Ability to work from Newark, Piscataway, Tinton Falls, or Oakland, NJ
• Fast-paced environment supporting large-scale broadband infrastructure programs
• Daily interaction with contractors, engineering teams, operations groups, and senior leadership

Why This Opportunity

• Long-term opportunity supporting a major broadband provider
• Direct exposure to senior construction and operations leadership
• Consistent pipeline of network infrastructure projects
• High-impact role supporting broadband modernization and expansion initiatives
• Opportunity to work across multiple facets of telecommunications project delivery

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.