Telecom Field Engineer: Project & QA Lead

Black Box; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box in DeKalb, IL is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead telecom construction projects on site. You will supervise field teams, manage safety, schedule, and budgets, and collaborate with customers and subcontractors to meet project goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering, 5+ years in the construction industry, and strong program management skills. On-site work with up to 15% travel and a focus on safety and QA/QC are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in large, structured cabling or data center projects is preferred.
• OSHA-30 or similar safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery with a focus on constructability and value engineering.
• Coordinate with CM/PM and customers to resolve RFIs and design discrepancies.
• Maintain dashboards and real-time visibility into task progress and crew productivity.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence to quality control plans and processes.
• Manage materials, equipment, and subcontractor oversight on site.
• Cultivate customer relationships and ensure on-time signoffs.

Skills

Safety compliance

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Procore

Quality control

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

MS Office

Job description

Black Box in DeKalb, IL is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead telecom construction projects on site. You will supervise field teams, manage safety, schedule, and budgets, and collaborate with customers and subcontractors to meet project goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering, 5+ years in the construction industry, and strong program management skills. On-site work with up to 15% travel and a focus on safety and QA/QC are essential.