Telecom Program Manager

Overview

A leading turnkey general contractor supporting OSP and ISP construction across the East Coast is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role will focus on both commercial (Metro E and SMB) and residential (MDU and SDU) builds, with a 60/40 split between aerial and underground construction in the Fisherville, VA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for Cable TV expansion projects for major clients.
• Lead a team of Construction Coordinators and Managers responsible for daily operations and crew supervision.
• Act as the primary client-facing representative, driving process improvements, vendor management, and internal/external communications.
• Manage all general operations for the region, including:
  • P&L accountability
  • High-level fleet management
  • Workforce development
  • Presentations to senior leadership
• Oversee turnkey project execution from planning through closeout, including:
  • Site surveys and walks
  • BOM creation and validation
  • Line item approvals
  • Timeline development and tracking
  • Construction coordination (fiber and directional drilling preferred)
  • Quality control and as-built validation
  • Budget oversight and cost control

Required Experience & Skills

1. 5+ years of OSP telecommunications project management experience, including aerial and underground construction (experience in utilities or general construction also considered).
2. Strong understanding of OSP construction workflows and operations management.
3. Proven ability to manage internal and external teams, vendors, budgets, timelines, and quality assurance for turnkey projects.
4. Excellent communication, professionalism, and client-facing skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with design, permitting, and construction processes (in-house permitting team support available).
• Proficiency in Excel for project tracking and reporting.
• Ability to assess project scopes, define deliverables, and manage bill of materials.
• Skilled in converting digital plans to as-builts.
• Strong initiative and decision-making skills, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on vendor performance and team coordination.
• On-call availability to support outage mitigation and ensure timely crew response.

Opportunity

This is a direct placement opportunity with a stable and expanding organization. The selected candidate will play a key role in scaling operations in the Virginia region and will be empowered to manage the office as if it were their own business.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fishersville, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
DP, very stable and provides a take home company vehicle, 2 weeks PTO, 1 week sick pay, 401K 100% vested after 1 year, health, dental, vision, etc.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fishersville,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.