COGNOSTRATEGY LLC

Telecommunications Infrastructure Project Manager

COGNOSTRATEGY LLC District of Columbia, United States · $120K/yr

Technology, Information and Internet · 2-10 employees

9 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Leads and manages telecommunications and physical infrastructure build-out projects for the Department of Transportation. Coordinates with stakeholders, engineering staff, and installation crews to ensure projects meet federal standards and are completed safely.

What they look for

Project management Telecommunications infrastructure Structured cabling Fiber optic installation MDF/IDF build-outs Wireless access point installation Audiovisual systems Physical access control systems Site surveys Cable pathway design Conduit planning Rack elevation planning Quality assurance Inventory accountability Electrical safety Hardware deployment

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five to seven years of experience in managing telecom or infrastructure projects. Professional certifications such as PMP, RTPM, or ITIL are preferred.

Benefits

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Full description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Functional Responsibility Leads and manages telecommunications, low‑voltage, and physical infrastructure build‑out projects supporting the Department of Transportation Headquarters and associated field locations. Oversees planning, coordination, and execution of structured cabling, fiber optic installation, MDF/IDF build‑outs, wireless access point installation, audiovisual systems, physical access control systems, and related hardware deployment.

Provides project leadership for office build‑outs, site expansions, relocations, and modernization efforts, ensuring all wiring, terminations, equipment mounting, rack installation, and power requirements meet Federal and industry standards.

Coordinates closely with Federal stakeholders, engineering staff, cabling crews, electricians, hardware installers, and subcontractors to ensure all physical installation activities are properly scheduled, documented, inspected, and completed safely.

Supports site surveys, cable pathway design, conduit planning, rack elevation planning, material planning, electrical load considerations, and field execution. Ensures compliance with structured cabling standards, low‑voltage requirements, physical installation specifications, and contract deliverables.

Maintains accurate project documentation, inventory accountability, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle while serving as the primary interface between Program Management, Federal customers, installation teams, and engineering personnel.

Minimum Education / General Experience / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience managing telecom, cabling, low‑voltage, or physical infrastructure implementation projects.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM), or ITIL Foundation certification preferred.
  • Working knowledge of structured cabling standards, fiber installation practices, rack/stack procedures, electrical safety fundamentals, and physical infrastructure deployments is desirable.

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