*** This is a Local Position to Fort McMurray, AB ***

TRIDON OFFERS

• Competitive Wages
• Company-Paid Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• FREE Housing and Relocation Support
• Additional Paid Days Off for Years of Service
• On the Job Training
• Manufacturer Provided Training
• Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing company

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager – Telecom Deployments will be a dynamic leader responsible for coordinating large-scale telecom deployment projects across Northern Alberta. This role encompasses systems such as radio communications, wireless networks, fiber, towers, and associated field infrastructure. You will play a pivotal role in delivering reliable execution, clear communication, and high-quality results from project kickoff through closeout. Collaborating closely with technical teams, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and client stakeholders, you will plan, execute, and oversee complex telecom initiatives in industrial environments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage full lifecycle delivery of telecom projects—planning, scheduling, coordination, QA/QC, and closeout.
• Oversee field installations, site work, equipment staging, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery.
• Maintain project documentation: schedules, status reports, RFI logs, change management, and risk registers.
• Drive consistent standards for quality, safety, and compliance across all deployments.

Technical Oversight

• Provide hands-on guidance on telecom hardware, components, configurations, and network architecture.
• Review and approve technical documentation such as scopes of work, installation packages, site drawings, and test plans.
• Support troubleshooting during installation, integration, and commissioning.
• Ensure all work aligns with engineering standards, vendor specifications, and industry best practices.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary customer liaison throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver clear, timely project updates and create early visibility into risks, blockers, or required decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client engineering, operations, and project teams.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to keep all parties aligned.

Team Support & Development

• Mentor field technicians and junior project staff, providing technical clarification and installation guidance as needed.
• Support resource planning, onboarding, and training related to telecom deployments.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing telecom, wireless, radio frequency (RF), fiber, or network infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of telecom components, radio systems, fiber optics, power systems, antenna structures, and field deployment workflows.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing installation crews and managing subcontractors.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes and field inspection requirements.

Asset

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), or a similar technical/project management certification is an advantage.
• Experience working on remote industrial sites such as oil sands, mining, utilities, or energy projects is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Valid, current Driver’s Licence with the ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Clean 5-year Driver Abstract.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check

SKILLS

• Technically confident, able to provide clear direction to field crews.
• Highly organized and reliable, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Calm and composed when managing multiple tasks, issues, and shifting priorities.
• Strong communicator, capable of engaging effectively with crews, clients, and leadership.
• Leadership and team development skills, driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of projects and processes, identifies inefficiencies, and implements improvements to achieve high-quality results.
• Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for reporting, analysis, and process optimization.

RELATIONSHIPS

The Project Manager reports directly to the Program Manager. The incumbent also works directly with:

• Branch Inventory/Rentals Department
• Financial Services staff
• All other departments and Senior Managers within the company
• Clients and vendors
• Executive Team/Management

AUTHORITY

The project Manager, holds the authority to do the following:

• Evaluate work quality, identify areas for improvement, and recommend training or process changes.
• Make operational decisions for field crews and subcontractors to meet project milestones.
• Approve minor budget adjustments and resource allocations within project scope.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to resolve issues and provide project updates.

ABOUT US:

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Service, Data, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their communication needs. We have been supplying communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

WE ARE A:

• MOTOROLA Platinum Service Centre
• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre
• COR Certified Employer

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