Temp Telecommunication Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Piscataway, NJ

Pay: $38–$42/hour

Overview

We are partnering with a leading telecommunications provider that is investing heavily in network expansion and infrastructure upgrades throughout the New Jersey market. This position will support large-scale Edge Out and Mid-Split initiatives designed to expand service availability, increase bandwidth capacity, and enhance network performance across the region.

This is a highly visible, field-focused role responsible for overseeing construction vendors, validating work quality, tracking project progress, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HFC, FTTH, or CATV construction projects and be comfortable spending the majority of their time in the field overseeing active construction activities.

Must-Have Requirements

• 3+ years of telecommunications or OSP construction experience
• Experience supporting HFC, CATV, FTTH, or broadband construction projects
• Strong understanding of Mid-Split, Node Split, or network upgrade initiatives
• Experience managing vendors and subcontractors in a construction environment
• Experience performing construction quality control inspections
• Familiarity with as-builts, redlines, and construction documentation
• Experience utilizing SiteTracker or similar project management platforms
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the NJ market

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Edge Out construction projects
• Experience validating contractor invoicing and production quantities
• Knowledge of aerial and underground OSP construction practices
• Previous experience working for a cable, telecommunications, or broadband provider

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities supporting HFC and FTTH Edge Out projects throughout New Jersey
• Spend approximately 70–75% of the work week in the field overseeing contractor activity and production
• Verify vendors are actively working in assigned locations and performing work efficiently
• Conduct field inspections and quality control reviews of completed construction work
• Validate contractor performance against project schedules and construction milestones
• Review and approve as-builts, redlines, and construction documentation
• Support invoice validation by confirming completed field work and installed quantities
• Identify project risks, construction challenges, and schedule impacts
• Maintain project records and status updates within SiteTracker
• Ensure all work is being completed according to engineering designs, safety requirements, and construction standards

Project Coordination Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering, permitting, construction, and operations teams
• Manage communication between internal stakeholders and construction vendors
• Provide leadership with regular project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety requirements are consistently met
• Resolve field issues and maintain project schedules across multiple active workstreams
• Support successful project delivery from construction kickoff through completion

Work Environment

• Approximately 75% field-based throughout the New Jersey market
• Approximately 25% office-based work in Piscataway, NJ
• Frequent travel between active construction sites
• Direct interaction with contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams

Why This Opportunity

• Support major broadband expansion and network upgrade initiatives
• Work on highly visible Mid-Split and Edge Out projects that directly impact network performance
• Long-term contract opportunity with ongoing project funding
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership, engineering, and construction teams on large-scale telecommunications projects
• Hands-on role offering significant exposure to OSP construction, vendor management, and broadband infrastructure development

Ideal background

Candidates with experience as a Telecom Project Manager, OSP Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Broadband Project Manager, CATV Construction Manager, or FTTH Project Manager will be especially successful in this role. Experience managing multiple vendors, supporting network upgrade projects, performing field-based construction oversight, and working within broadband or cable environments is strongly preferred.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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