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Senior Telecommunications Manager

ENTRUST


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join ENTRUST as a Sr. Telecommunications Manager and lead teams supporting fiber and telecommunications projects. This role is focused on people management team development client relationships workflow oversight and operational executionensuring teams are aligned productive and delivering high-quality results. This is a leadership-focused role for a telecom professional ready to take the next step in their career.

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.
  • Experience working for a utility construction electrical engineering or telecommunications company with experience leading teams and managing people workflows and project operations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of telecommunications/fiber operations client requirements and applicable industry standards.
  • Strong leadership communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to manage employee performance and support team development.
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid drivers 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 todiagnose 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 detailskills
  • Excellent communicationskillsboth written and verbal
  • Ability to identify and mitigate security risks and ensure that the companys telecommunications infrastructure is compliant with regulatory requirements
  • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders including executives vendors and technical staff.
  • Abilityto be adaptableto 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 5000 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: 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.

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    Required Experience:

    Manager


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