Project Manager, Communications
Core
Oversee the delivery of operational telecommunications systems for a major transportation infrastructure project, managing scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance from design through operational handover.
Role type
Senior Project Manager, Communications Infrastructure
Builds
Integrated communications and control systems for high-speed rail and major transportation infrastructure
Domain
Transportation Infrastructure / Rail Systems / Telecommunications
Required skills
Project management, Systems integration, Regulatory compliance, Contractor management, Risk management, Budget and schedule control, Stakeholder coordination, Technical project oversight
Preferred skills
High-speed rail project experience, FCC licensing and spectrum management, Large-scale infrastructure delivery ($100M+), Multidisciplinary team leadership, Radio frequency planning, Integrated testing strategies
Technologies
Fiber optic backbone networks, IP/MPLS, LTE, Private wireless networks, FRMCS, Operations Control Center systems, Wayside radio, Dispatch communications, CCTV transport networks
Responsibilities
Oversee delivery of communications systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning; Coordinate delivery activities between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, and operations teams; Oversee FCC licensing, frequency coordination, and regulatory approvals; Manage integrated testing programs and defect resolution; Support project reporting, change management, and operational handover.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC