Project Officer

Department: Project Management Telecom Infrastructure 

Industry: Telecommunication Infrastructure Projects 

Report To: Project Manager 

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will but is not limited to:

•  Develop project schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project milestones. 
•  Lead and manage on-site teams, including technicians, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring effective communication and task alignment. 
•  Monitor work progress and ensure installations e.g., cabling, equipment, or tower setups meet technical specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Track project expenses, manage budgets, and report cost variances to ensure financial objectives are met. 
• Enforce safety protocols e.g., OSHA standards & HSE and conduct site inspections to ensure a safe working environment. 
•  Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status, addressing concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction. 
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and as-built drawings, and submit reports to management and clients. 
•  Identify and resolve project issues, such as delays, equipment failures, or resource shortages, to minimize disruptions. 
•  Ensure all project activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including permitting and environmental requirements.

Requirement

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. 
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in telecommunications project supervision or a related role e.g., field technician, site supervisor. Experience with tower installation, retrofit, audit, operations and maintenance, wireless networks, or broadband installations is highly desirable. 
• Certifications: Preferred certifications include PMP Project Management Professional, or industry-specific credentials. 
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with telecom equipment e.g., Towers, routers, switches, antennas, and project management software e.g., MS Project, Primavera. 
• Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in outdoor environments, site inspection, Technical Site Survey TSS
• Travel: Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of 4G/5G network deployments is a plus, Tower structures and Operations and Maintenance. 
• Experience with permitting processes and coordination with local municipalities. 
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.