Project Manager/License Qualifying Manager

Project Manager/License Qualifying Manager

Location: Remote (Preference for Southern California)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Communication Technology Services (CTS)

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is one of the largest integrators and managed service providers for enterprise cellular networks in the U.S. We specialize in the design, installation, and support of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Small Cell, and Private 4G/5G Wireless Networks for enterprise clients.

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on License Qualifying Manager/Project Manager with sufficient industry experience and track record in General Contracting to help CTS maintain and grow our list of General Contracting Licenses throughout the continental United Stated, as well as a good working knowledge of structured cabling and low voltage contracting.

The ideal candidate will additionally need to support full project management responsibilities on a regional basis for design/build/integrate/optimize/manage/maintain our full suite of Wireless Distribution Networks. Training in this specific low-voltage portion of our business model will be offered to the fully qualified candidate.

Qualifying candidate will have more than 5+ years of experience in General Contracting, preferably Commercial Contracting, and will have already successfully qualified at least one business entity for General Contracting licensure and operations in any of the lower 48 states using a passing NASCLA test score for the trades portion of the General Contracting examinations. Multiple State qualifying history would be a plus. 4+ years of experience in framing or steel framing is required to qualify.

The candidate is required to be a full-time employee of our organization and would be offered all the benefits commensurate with the position. A minor amount of travel (less than 20%) may be required in order to pursue more licenses as our firm continues to grow in its footprint. Some travel may also be required if the candidate’s region experiences a lull in project demand.

If the candidate has experience in managing multiple crews and projects simultaneously, and can assimilate into the CTS Operations model, the compensation package will be commensurate with both Licensing and General Contracting areas of responsibility.

The candidate will be responsible for all communications to and from respective State Licensing Boards to help keep operations-administration informed of State-by-State lien laws and requirements, as well as research into new State Licensing Boards to allow for rapid qualification and licensing if a new license is required by operations. Participation in Continuing Education where required by State-Licensing-Boards (i.e. North Carolina and California) will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Immediate qualification and assumption of GC Qualifier for existing licenses: GC license list currently includes California, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana
• Workforce and Project Management: Actively engage in full project management role and support for wireless/low voltage wireless projects on a regional level
• Technical Leadership: Lead field management personnel and their crews in successful navigation of on-time/on-budget delivery of our projects. Quality is never compromised in our work and the candidate must be able to prove a track record of delivering exceptional quality projects in order to be considered.
• Client Collaboration: Engage directly with clients to assess their related project challenges and personally drive hands-on solution deployment maintaining outstanding daily reporting and communication with the clients.
• Field Implementation Support: Work alongside our engineers during proof-of-concept (PoC) testing, deployment, and troubleshooting of networking solutions.
• Vendor & Technology Integration: Work with third-party vendors to deploy and integrate new wireless-networking technologies, ensuring interoperability.
• Project Execution: Oversee and participate in hands-on project execution, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with client specifications.
• Technical Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain detailed network designs as-built documentation confirming consistent adherence to deployment guides, and best practice documents.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in all facets of commercial General Contracting including coordination and work with MEP engineers and all trades required to drive a commercial project from conception through to Certificate of Occupancy
• Education: Undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline or 2+ additional years of hands-on project office and field management required. Framing/Structural experience must be a part of the 5+ to 7+ years of experience.
• Certifications: NASCLA passing transcript and at least one GC license from a State requiring the NASCLA certification
• Technical Skills: Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Office tools Including the Office Suite and MS Projects for CPM scheduling.
• Industry Knowledge: Some understanding of telecom networks, service providers, mobile networking, data centers, and next-gen wireless technologies (5G, LTE).
• Hands-On Mentality: Leadership through experience and mentoring of subordinates
• Project Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams on complex deployments with hands-on involvement in key technical aspects.
• Strong Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills are required in both roles.

Preferred Skills:

• Existing GC Licensing: Multiple State NASCLA required GC licenses
• Wireless Contracting: Background in any of the facets of wireless system construction including Towers, In-Building, Cellular, Two-Way, Public Safety, and Private Wireless Networks

Emerging Technologies: Passion for learning new technologies, software, tools, management techniques in the pursuit of an exciting career path

Salary range $110,000- 150,000+ commensurate with experience

This position is full time and includes Company Benefits (Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), LTD/ STD, Life Insurance. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays).