Network Operations/Project Manager III

Job#: 2085714 Job Description: ***If interested in the opportunity below please email a copy of your resume to [email protected] *** Position: Network Operations - Project Manager III Location: Beltsville, MD Onsite Requirement: Onsite 6 month initial contract, potential to extend up to 18 months **US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED** Description: Our client is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Project Manager to lead and execute a large-scale, nationwide initiative to relocate FAA tower lighting systems from within existing shelters to external positions across approximately 1,500 sites. This role will be integral in ensuring rapid, high-quality execution through close coordination with internal teams and external construction vendors. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Project Management: Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning to execution and close-out, ensuring all deliverables are met with a focus on speed and quality. Scoping & Planning: Partner with engineering and construction teams to define site-specific scopes of work and develop detailed project schedules. Hardware & Material Management: Oversee and track the timely procurement and delivery of all required FAA lighting equipment and supporting hardware. Construction Oversight: Collaborate with contractors to manage construction schedules, ensure adherence to design and compliance standards, and resolve site-specific challenges. Vendor Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between T-Mobile and multiple external vendors, fostering alignment on priorities, timelines, and quality expectations. Site-Level Tracking: Drive weekly planning and progress tracking at the individual site level to ensure milestones are achieved and bottlenecks are proactively resolved. Quality & Compliance: Ensure that all site installations comply with FAA and T-Mobile requirements, and that high standards of workmanship are maintained throughout. Close-Out Management: Lead the documentation, reporting, and final approval processes for site close-outs to ensure accurate records and successful project closure. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in large-scale telecom or construction project management. Proven track record managing complex, multi-site projects with significant vendor involvement. Strong understanding of wireless infrastructure, construction processes, and FAA lighting systems preferred. Exceptional planning, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple, competing demands. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong team-oriented mindset. Proficiency in project management tools and platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.). Preferred Attributes: PMP certification or equivalent experience in formal project management methodologies. Background in telecom field operations or site deployment. Experience managing remote and geographically dispersed teams/vendors. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or .... Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. PDN-9fab1054-f28c-4f12-bfbf-898bb0243bda