Telecommunications Project Manager

French & Parrello Associates; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plans

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead our Telecommunications Department at our Wall Township, NJ headquarters. You will oversee telecom infrastructure projects, strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and business development within a fast-growing engineering firm.

The role requires 10+ years in telecom/infrastructure project delivery, a NJ PE license, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing telecommunications, utility, or infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic, wireless facilities, utility coordination, and permitting processes.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and client management.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, utilities, regulatory agencies, and carriers.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Revit, and other design/analysis software.
• PE license in NJ required; PMP preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage telecommunications projects including small cell deployments, fiber optic infrastructure, and wireless facilities.
• Serve as primary client contact, mentor junior staff, and drive proposals and BD initiatives.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Oversee preparation/review of engineering plans, permit applications, and construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license (New Jersey)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Revit

O-Calc

tnxTower

RISA

MS Office

Job description

Wall Township, NJ, US

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Telecommunications Department at our headquarters in Wall Township, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished professional to lead telecommunications infrastructure projects, strengthen client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

Project Manager – Telecommunications

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Telecommunications Department at our headquarters in Wall Township, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished professional to lead telecommunications infrastructure projects, strengthen client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms. Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing telecommunications, utility, or related infrastructure projects in a consulting environment. Working closely with clients and project stakeholders, this individual will oversee all aspects of project delivery while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, technical standards, and quality requirements. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from initial planning and design through permitting and construction support. The Project Manager will serve as the primary client contact, mentor junior staff, resolve project challenges, and contribute to proposals and business development initiatives.

Telecommunications Engineering & Project Experience

FPA’s Telecommunications Department provides planning, design, permitting, and construction support services for telecommunications infrastructure projects, including small cell deployments, fiber-optic infrastructure, wireless facilities, and related utility improvements. The Project Manager – Telecommunications will lead multiple projects, coordinate work across disciplines, and oversee the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, permit applications, and construction documents. This role requires the technical knowledge, leadership, and organizational skills needed to manage schedules, budgets, staffing, and competing priorities while delivering high-quality work that meets client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage telecommunications projects including small cell deployments, fiber optic infrastructure, wireless facilities, utility coordination, and related civil/site development improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, utility companies, municipalities, and internal project teams.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversee the preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, permit applications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, electrical, survey, environmental, and permitting staff.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve issues impacting scope, schedule, or budget.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and project coordination meetings as needed.
• Assist with proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and business development initiatives.
• Support construction administration activities including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with contractors during construction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, client standards, and company quality standards.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional growth within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing telecommunications, utility, or infrastructure-related projects within a consulting engineering or multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure including fiber optic systems, wireless facilities, utility coordination, and permitting processes.
• Strong understanding of project management principles including budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and client management.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and telecommunications carriers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Revit, O-Calc, tnxTower, RISA, and other structural analysis software is preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable telecommunications and structural design standards and codes including TIA-222, AISC, and ACI.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey required.
• PMP certification; Preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The FPA Difference

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity. For more than 50 years, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) has been delivering innovative engineering solutions that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support regional growth. As an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm, FPA combines the technical capabilities and expertise of a larger organization with the collaboration, accessibility, and personal investment of a close-knit team. At FPA, engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work, collaborate across disciplines, and experience the full project lifecycle. Your career is not defined by one task or limited to one area of expertise. Instead, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop the experience needed to grow into future engineering leadership roles. Our multidisciplinary approach allows team members to see the bigger picture, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and understand how their work impacts the communities we serve. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement because we believe the success of our employees drives the continued success of our firm. At FPA, you are not just designing infrastructure, you are helping build a growing organization while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

Benefits

• Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

• The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.