Senior Telecommunications Manager

Ready to take the lead? Join ENTRUST as a Sr. Telecommunications Manager and play a key role in leading teams, managing client relationships, and supporting successful project delivery. You’ll oversee workflows, keep teams aligned with client requirements and industry regulations, provide project updates, and help ensure high-quality work from start to finish. Bring your leadership, telecommunications expertise, and passion for delivering great results—and grow with our team! Locations: Must be located in or near: Austin, TX San Antonio, TX Responsibilities: Delegate and prioritize work based on available resources, project scope, and client needs. Lead and manage Telecommunications Planners I, II, and III, including assigning projects and supporting field leads. Inspect and audit work to ensure company, client, and industry standards are met. Track project progress and ensure work follows company and client procedures. Review proposed designs for feasibility, future development, and serviceability. Evaluate clearances, space, loading, configurations, and other design requirements. Communicate and coordinate with clients, utility companies, and municipalities. Interpret field notes, schematics, maps, and drawings from field personnel and drafters. Apply applicable NESC guidelines, stay informed of updates, and educate staff on changes. Prepare accurate, timely project correspondence, reports, and documentation. Review and approve employee timesheets. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred but not required. 3 - 5 years’ experience working for a utility, construction, or electrical engineering or telecommunications company producing MRE work. Demonstrated and thorough understanding of individual client MRE requirements and NESC standards Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the various telecommunications technologies, including wired and wireless networks, broadband, fiber optics, satellite, and radio communications. Knowledge in industry standards and protocols, such as TCP/IP, SIP, and MPLS Knowledge and understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detections and prevention, and encryption Knowledge of TxDOT Utility Accommodations Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and routine office equipment Skill to diagnose and resolve technical support effectively and quickly Skill in project management, including the ability to develop project plans, manage timelines and budgets Strong attention to detail skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to identify and mitigate security risks, and ensure that the company’s telecommunications infrastructure is compliant with regulatory requirements Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including executives, vendors, and technical staff. Ability to be adaptable to change, learn quickly, be flexible, and able to make decisions in a faced-past environment What We Offer: A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement program with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company Why Join Us? At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs. We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here. If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you. Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers . To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group. #LI-VH1 #LI-Hybrid