What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecom Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution position at Burns & McDonnell?
Description
We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial and strategic leader to further grow a Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure design practice focused on complex campus environments—including data centers, healthcare systems, universities, and large industrial facilities. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical depth, market awareness, and a proven ability to translate client needs into scalable, profitable services.
Key Responsibilities
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-NC-Raleigh
Other Locations US-VA-Richmond, US-VA-Arlington
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 261450
Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D
We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial and strategic leader to further grow a Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure design practice focused on complex campus environments—including data centers, healthcare systems, universities, and large industrial facilities. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical depth, market awareness, and a proven ability to translate client needs into scalable, profitable services.
Key Responsibilities
- Aid in the development and execution of a Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure practice, including defining service offerings, target markets, and long-term growth strategy.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across key sectors such as data centers, healthcare campuses, higher education, life sciences, and large-scale industrial facilities.
- Build and sustain a robust pipeline of work through both new client acquisition and expansion of existing relationships.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic clients, leading planning, scoping, and execution of Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure projects.
- Partner with clients to develop master plans, design standards, and scalable infrastructure frameworks across multi-site or campus environments.
- Represent the firm in industry forums, conferences, and client engagements to elevate brand presence and thought leadership.
- Oversee all aspects of delivery, including design coordination, quality, cost control, risk management, and contract administration.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop staff across engineering, design, and project management disciplines.
- Establish scalable processes, tools, and standards to support consistent delivery and growth.
- Manage the financial performance of the Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure practice, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability.
- Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Implement effective project controls, reporting, and performance tracking systems.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.
- Ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Proactively identify and manage risks at both project and business levels.
- Proven experience leading Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure design initiatives within complex campus environments (e.g., data centers, healthcare, higher education).
- Demonstrated success in building client relationships and growing a book of business.
- Strong understanding of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) pathway systems, structured cabling design, and network infrastructure.
- Experience leading design teams and managing large-scale programs.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
- Strong communication, leadership, and business acumen.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree from an accredited program, and 7 years of applicable experience required.
- Prior experience in the Telecommunications Fiber Optic Cabling Infrastructure space, managing projects or executing program management in the industries of data centers, healthcare systems, universities, and/or large industrial.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-NC-Raleigh
Other Locations US-VA-Richmond, US-VA-Arlington
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 261450
Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D