Manager, Construction-Wireless

Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world's most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

This work isn't easy-and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we're solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us-inside our walls and out.

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Classification:

exempt/salary

Location:

Based out of Charlotte, NC area, travel throughout Carolinas and Tennessee with potential travel to other areas, including the Midwest. Travel Monday-Friday, home on weekends. Travel almost every week.

Benefits:

• Health/Life

• medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA (with company match), life insurance/AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity

• Financial

• 401(k) (with company match), annual profit share, referral bonus, company discounts

• Time Off

• salaried/exempt: no set amounts, hourly/non-exempt: starts 2nd month, monthly accruals, increases based on tenure

• floating holidays, paid holidays

• parental & family care leave, bereavement leave

• Education

• Tuition reimbursement

• Scholarship awards for children (elementary-college), educational payments for children under age 3

• Annual professional development awards

• Other

• legal assistance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, EAP, points recognition program, 50% in office/50% remote (if role supports & working in close proximity to one of our offices)

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

Job Summary:

The Wireless Construction Manager leads the planning and execution of wireless system builds, including in-building RF distribution and outdoor small cell installations (e.g., new poles, attachments, and rooftop sites). This role manages all aspects of construction, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery, while overseeing subcontractors and engaging directly with stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and install high-capacity cellular 4G and 5G systems.
• Manage wireless construction projects from site survey to closeout, including preconstruction, onsite inspections, and stakeholders' communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams to successfully and efficiently deploy wireless equipment
• Supervise onsite construction teams and subcontractors to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Manage and maintain project budget.
• Communicate project milestones, address issues proactively, and coordinate with Project Manager.
• Perform hands-on work with cable, coax and fiber as well as hands on testing with multiple RF testing tools when needed.
• Face-to-face interaction with onsite stakeholders.

Managerial Responsibility

• This position has direct reports.

Travel/Shift Requirements

• Travel throughout Carolinas and Tennessee with potential travel to other areas, including the Midwest. Travel Monday-Friday, home on weekends. Travel almost every week.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work with and around electrical wires and components and/or ESD products.
• Ability to work remotely at construction or installation sites.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Extensive experience in wireless and cellular industries with the ability to ensure high quality and safety standards.
• Ability to be physically present at construction sites.
• Experience managing OEM build projects in the telecom industry.
• Ability to work in and maintain bucket trucks and different types of areal lifts.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and RFDs.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Adherence to wireless construction quality and safety standards.
• High accountability and integrity.
• Eagerness to learn new skills, software, and technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Availability for full-time work.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years' telecommunication experience.
• Experience with Verizon DAS systems and Ericsson DOT platforms
• Experience with OEMs-JMA/SOLiD/CommScope preferred
• At least 3 years in-building and small cell construction management experience.
• Skilled in operating bucket trucks and areal lifts, including a boom, in public rights-of-way.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers, PIM Analyzers, OTDR, fiber fusion splicers, compression connector tools.

Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.