Project Manager Telecom

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice.

Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design.

Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Telecommunications Project Manager to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of macro or small cell telecommunications projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery and profitability while meeting client KPI’s.

From planning and execution to monitoring and reporting, the Telecommunications Project Manager will play a crucial role in coordinating various project elements and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Project Manager will be responsible for managing a Net Revenue target each year from multiple projects, often simultaneously.
- Every team member, including the Project Manager, will have billable hour target established each year.
- Project managers have the following responsibility and oversight for their assigned projects:
- Project Planning:- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining; scope, objectives, overall budgets as well as induvial scope budgets, timelines, project risks, and resource management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project deliverables and milestones.
- Draft and issue proposals or purchase order requests as needed, tailored to the clients needs.
- Understand contracts and A&E contract requirements.

Edit or issue contracts as needed to fit the project.
- Execution and Monitoring:- Following established best practices, maintain project folders and records.
- Lead project team through the execution phase ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones achieved, and any adjustments to the project plan.
- Provide exceptional customer service directly to client.
- Lead client calls as needed and manage client expectations, providing status reports and updates as needed.
- Ensure all required project close out documents are obtained.
- Resource Management:- Work with director and team to allocate and manage project resources efficiently to ensure optimal utilization.
- Work closely with team members, vendors and subcontractors to coordinate tasks and deliverables.
- Onboard subcontractors, issue service orders and manage vendor payments through MH’s procurement system.
- Budget Oversight:- Develop and manage project budget, track expenses,
- Maintain detailed financial records and accounts.
- Review financials to determine itemized percent complete as well as overall project percent complete.
- Provide monthly financial reports and forecasts to senior management in a timely manner.
- Identify change order opportunities, request and manage change orders.
- Provide oversite on project invoicing, collections and AR status.
- Stakeholder Communication:- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
- Address stakeholder concerns and ensure customer satisfaction through the project lifecycle.
- Quality Assurance:- Implement established quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet or exceed industry standards.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to verify compliance with project requirements.
- Risk Management- Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Proactively address issues to minimize their impact on project timelines and outcomes.
- Conduct Site Acquisition and/or project related tasks as required.
- Additional duties as required.
Skills:
- Strong customer-focused attitude toward both clients and staff.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Outstanding English language skills (including writing, proofreading and editing).
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and efficiently prioritize tasks in fast paced environment.
- Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and under pressure.
- Ability to function in a multi-task environment and be able to follow complex instructions.
- Ability to leverage technology and systems to effectively and efficiently manage projects, resources and deliverables.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- 4+ years previous experience in Project Management with financial responsibility is required.
- Proven experience as a Telecommunications Site Acquisition Specialist, Engineer, or Project Manager.
- Proficient in MS Suite of products.
- Experience with online document systems, such as Oracle and Siterra is a plus.
- Occasional overtime may be required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required.

Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
**Primary Location:** United States | OR | Portland
**Organization:** 2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS-Portland OR
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** No
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 22/09/2025 02:09:52
**Req ID:** 1002335
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.

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