Senior Telecom Engineering Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of telecom engineers, designers, and planners
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and technical excellence
• Oversee engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and on-time execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally with construction, project management, and operations teams
• Develop and implement engineering standards, workflows, and scalable processes
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve team productivity and output
• Champion automation, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (TIA, RUS) and regulations (NEC, OSHA, FCC, ROW requirements)
• Establish and maintain quality assurance and review processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions when needed
• Partner with executive leadership on strategy, forecasting, and resource planning
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive practices Experience &

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of telecom engineering experience
• 4+ years in a leadership or management role
• Strong background in OSP engineering, fiber networks, and infrastructure deployment
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Experience developing processes and driving continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment Experience leading engineering teams through large-scale fiber deployments. Strong background in process optimization and workflow standardization. Proven success improving team efficiency through automation or digital tools. Deep understanding of ROW permitting across multiple states/jurisdictions. Ability to align engineering execution with strategic growth initiatives. Hands-on leadership style with a track record of developing talent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• OSP Engineering & Fiber Network Design
• ROW & Railroad Permitting / Multi-Jurisdictional Coordination
• Pole Applications & Make-Ready (PLA) oversight
• AutoCAD (proficient)
• ArcGIS (intermediate+)
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
• Knowledge of construction methods (aerial, underground, HDD, trenching)
• Quality assurance and compliance management