Project and Field Manager - Telecom Field Operations

Extracta Group seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead Texas field operations for copper network decommissioning and recovery. This role owns day-to-day field execution, stakeholder coordination, safety, reporting, and crew leadership across multiple work fronts. Ideal candidates bring telecom operations experience, strong leadership and rigor, and a bias for action aligned with Extracta’s mission to transform legacy copper networks into economic, operational, and environmental value.

How You'll Contribute

• Lead daily field operations across multiple extraction fronts (splicing, pulling, bundling, transport, container logistics)
• Plan and schedule crews, equipment, yard activities, and materials to hit production targets
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, utilities, municipalities, and subcontractors with clear, timely communication
• Oversee technical execution in COs, manholes, vaults, ducts, and yards; support splicing/decommissioning workflows
• Run yard operations: inventory control, staging, cable segregation, and dispatch; maintain tool and fleet readiness
• Enforce safety and compliance standards (OSHA, traffic control, permits, utility locates); lead JSAs and toolbox talks
• Produce accurate reports, dashboards, and client updates; track production, costs, variances, and KPIs
• Manage subcontractors: scope, quality, performance, and adherence to SOPs and SLAs
• Identify risks, remove blockers, and drive continuous improvement and practical innovation in the field
• Support budgeting, job costing, and P&L awareness; optimize productivity and cost per foot recovered
• Build, coach, and hold accountable high-performing, safety-first field teams
• Coordinate regulatory/municipal permits, inspections, and right-of-way requirements

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 5–10+ years in telecom, utilities, or civil field operations; copper infrastructure experience preferred
• Proven leadership in the field (foreman, supervisor, PM) managing multi-crew, multi-site operations
• Fluent with telecom environments: Central Offices, manholes/vaults, duct banks, splicing/decommissioning workflows
• Ability to read and interpret Shape/KMZ workprints and basic engineering documentation
• Strong command of Excel and cloud tools (Google Workspace/Office 365; familiarity with Zoho or similar apps)
• Fluent use of AI platform for work optimization.
• Demonstrated excellence in reporting, client-facing communication, and stakeholder management
• OSHA-aware with a track record of building and enforcing safety-first culture; traffic control and permit know-how
• Comfort with mechanical equipment, yard management, inventory control, and fleet/tool maintenance practices
• Business and Financial acumen: basic understanding of budgets, costing, productivity metrics, and P&L drivers
• High initiative, ownership mentality, and resilience in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel regionally across Texas; willingness to work field schedules as needed
• Education: Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management preferred, or equivalent experience
• Alignment with Extracta values: Integrity, Ownership, Proactive Innovation, Collaborative Excellence, Rigor, and Value Creation