Project Manager - Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

Job Summary

The Project Manager - Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of DAS and wireless infrastructure projects. This role oversees all aspects of assigned projects, including design coordination, installation, commissioning, budget management, scheduling, customer relations, safety, quality control, and financial performance. The Project Manager ensures all contracted work is completed in accordance with company standards, customer requirements, industry best practices, and applicable codes while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing DAS, in-building wireless, small cell, public safety DAS (ERCES), and related telecommunications infrastructure projects in commercial, healthcare, data center, education, hospitality, or large venue environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of DAS projects from project kickoff through closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Manage multiple DAS projects simultaneously, including active antenna systems, passive DAS, public safety DAS (ERCES), small cell, and wireless infrastructure deployments.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate project personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Effectively manage workforce planning, workload distribution, subcontractor activity, and resource allocation to support project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of installation, testing, commissioning, optimization, and closeout activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, material expenditures, and overall project profitability.
• Review project financials, including job cost reporting, purchase orders, change orders, billing, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, RF engineering, equipment vendors, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee procurement and material management activities, ensuring equipment and materials are delivered on schedule.
• Manage all customer communications and serve as the primary point of contact for project-related activities.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide status updates, and deliver progress reports to customers and company leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, customer requirements, and OSHA standards.
• Monitor and enforce quality control procedures throughout project execution.
• Review project documentation, including site surveys, RF designs, construction drawings, as-builts, testing reports, and closeout packages.
• Support the sales and preconstruction teams in project estimation, proposal development, customer presentations, and bid activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Manage project change requests and ensure proper documentation and customer approvals.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Telecommunications, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of project management experience in DAS, wireless infrastructure, telecommunications, low-voltage, or related construction environments.
• Experience managing Public Safety DAS (ERCES), Cellular DAS, Small Cell, or In-Building Wireless projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of DAS components, RF systems, fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, and wireless communication technologies.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, RF designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Min

USD $115,000.00/Yr. Max

USD $125,000.00/Yr. Qualifications

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• OSHA 30
• Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)
• iBwave Level 1, 2, or 3 Certification
• RCDD (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit active construction sites and telecommunications facilities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb ladders and access equipment rooms, rooftops, and other project locations as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in construction environments for extended periods.

• The Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems. The Security Systems Foreman must also have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
• Must be able to use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Prefer a minimum of five (5) years’ experience of supervisory or managerial experience.
• The General Superintendent must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Lead Communications Technician or similar position.
• The General Superintendent must also have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Must be proficient with a computer and be skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• The General Superintendent Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, create an estimate, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.
• Must be able to use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.

Minimum Years of Experience

6+ License Required

No Minimum Education

High School Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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