Telecommunication Engineer

Job title : Telecommunication Engineer

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing telecom infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to ensure timely project delivery.
• Supervise the day-to-day execution of telecom infrastructure projects across assigned sites.
• Monitor project progress against approved timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and provide regular status updates to management.
• Coordinate site engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Conduct routine site inspections and Technical Site Surveys (TSS) to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
• Track project costs, monitor resource utilization, and report budget variances to the Project Manager.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports, site reports, and other project documentation.
• Identify project risks, delays, and operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and stakeholders, providing project updates and resolving operational issues promptly.
• Coordinate project logistics, including material deliveries, equipment availability, and workforce scheduling.
• Maintain accurate project records, including change requests, inspection reports, site documentation, and project close-out documents.
• Support project commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years hands-on experience in telecommunications project management, project coordination, or telecom infrastructure project supervision.
• Proven experience managing or supporting telecom infrastructure projects, including tower installation, retrofit, audit, operations and maintenance, wireless network deployment, or broadband installations.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost tracking, and project reporting.
• Experience working with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar software is highly desirable.
• Preferred certifications include PMP (Project Management Professional),or other relevant project management credentials.
• Familiarity with telecom equipment such as towers, routers, switches, antennas, and transmission/network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and conduct site inspections and Technical Site Surveys (TSS).
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Required Competencies:

• Strong project planning, scheduling, coordination, and project execution skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple telecom projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget. 
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, resource allocation, and project reporting. 
• Knowledge of 4G/5G network deployments, tower infrastructure, and telecom operations and maintenance. 
• Experience coordinating project stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. 
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and project documentation. 
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, quality control processes, and HSE compliance.