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Telecom Project Manager

Jacobs Syracuse, NY

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Jacobs Telecommunication has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of wireless communication infrastructure for over 40 years. Engineering News-Record has ranked Jacobs No. 1 in its list of Top 500 Design Firms again in 2023 for a sixth consecutive year! We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions. While the wireless world is ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support services remains constant. These services include site acquisition, design, and construction to full operations, maintenance, and deconstruction.

This position will be responsible for the quality of client service, utilization of staff, marketing, office reputation, contract management, billing collection, and project profitability for telecommunications engineering projects.

  • Sells the services of Jacobs as a Project Manager
  • Reports to Program Manager
  • Performs work with the preparation of zoning and construction drawings
  • Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project, scope, schedule, design, quality and staff
  • Responsible for construction safety and quality on projects
  • Must maintain and enforce the Jacobs Beyond Zero program and stop work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist
  • Supervises team of Construction Managers and Coordinators
  • Conducts and coordinates engineering reviews, material take offs and coordinates procurement and delivery according to schedule and procurement
  • Initiates and reviews proposals and sales activities as well as leads and may participate in interviews and presentations
  • Maintains positive relationships with current and past clients
  • Represents Jacobs at meetings, presentations and public hearings relative to assigned projects
  • Develops and mentors less experienced staff
  • Other duties as assigned


Here’s What You’ll Need

  • The successful candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship required
  • 5 years of wireless telecommunications required
  • 3 years of progressive Project Management experience is required
  • Experience working in and leading large multi-disciplinary teams required
  • Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills is required
  • Candidate with established local client relationships preferred
  • Engineering or Technical degree preferred


REMOTE OR LOCAL TO MARKET. Typical salary range for this position is $88,000 to $139,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

Essential Functions Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

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  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Production
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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