Job Description

Construction Project Manager – Cellular Towers

Locations: Hybrid – San Diego, CA | Hybrid – Phoenix, AZ

Our client is a well-established, high-growth player within the broader connectivity ecosystem, delivering solutions that underpin critical operations for both private industry and public institutions. With multi-year build plans across the Desert Southwest, they need a seasoned Construction Project Manager to keep parallel sites on schedule, under budget, and fully compliant. You will enjoy a mostly home-office schedule, quarterly performance bonuses, and a clear path to permanent hire—all while shaping connectivity that protects communities and powers 5G growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute multiple greenfield and modification tower projects, allocating crews and materials for on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Own project P&L, track costs daily, reconcile invoices, and secure approvals for out-of-scope work before execution.
• Direct all phases from foundation to antenna integration, enforcing OSHA, RF, and ANSI 10.48 standards, and driving zero-incident culture.
• Serve as the single point of contact for carrier stakeholders, providing clear progress reports and securing formal acceptance at close-out.
• Leverage industry PM platforms (dashboards, real-time crew apps, material portals) to maintain transparency and data-driven decision making.
• Identify risks early, craft practical solutions, and champion lessons-learned sessions to raise the bar every build.

Skill Set & Qualifications

• 5+ years of wireless tower construction experience with at least 2 years leading projects.
• Proven budget management and vendor-coordination skills across simultaneous sites.
• Working knowledge of carrier ordering systems, close-out documentation, and quality punch processes.
• Proficiency with MS Project or similar scheduling tools plus cloud-based collaboration suites.
• Valid driver’s license; ~10 % regional travel for milestone site walks and quarterly team meetings in Carlsbad, CA.
• OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain) and strong understanding of RF safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for executive and field audiences alike.

What Success Looks Like

• All projects delivered on or ahead of schedule with ≤ 2 % budget variance.
• Zero recordable safety incidents across managed crews and subcontractors.
• Positive client NPS scores and repeat work authorizations for expansion markets.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary DOE, plus quarterly performance bonus potential.
• Company-paid mileage, travel, and per-diem for approved site visits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision options upon conversion to permanent.
• Laptop, mobile stipend, and full suite of project-management software licenses.

About Blue Signal:

• Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

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