Construction Project Manager

Aviat Networks

Construction Project Manager overseeing wireless communication construction projects at Aviat Networks. Leading teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeFlorida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end microwave communication construction projects including site builds, upgrades, modifications, and wireless broadband.
Oversee rooftop installation of microwave equipment, antennas, coax, mounts, shelters, cabinets, fiber connections, grounding systems, and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate construction activities across carriers, municipalities, utilities, engineering teams, tower crews, and subcontractors.
Review and interpret construction drawings, structural reports, RF designs, path studies, and engineering packages.
Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocations.
Ensure compliance with carrier standards, municipal permitting requirements, zoning regulations, environmental restrictions, and safety protocols.
Track permitting status, inspections, closeout documentation, and turnover packages.
Manage contractor performance including quality audits, punch walks, deficiency corrections, and acceptance testing.
Coordinate microwave path alignment, LOS verification, commissioning support, and integration activities.
Conduct site visits and field inspections to verify workmanship, safety compliance, and construction progress.
Maintain project documentation including change orders, RFIs, as-built drawings, redlines, permits, and construction reports.
Update carrier and client management systems with construction status, milestones, closeouts, and project documentation.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule impacts and cost overruns.
Support decom activities, site removals, foundation removals, equipment recovery, and restoration requirements when applicable.
Lead project closeout efforts including final inspections, punch completion, turnover packages, and client acceptance.
Accountable for all project management activities related to all assigned, including serving as single point of contact for assigned projects.
Utilizes PMI principles and processes for the management of all assigned projects (Initiation, Planning Execution, Controlling and Closing).
Assists with Pre-Sales quote development as required.
Provides additional detail to the preliminary Scope Statement as assigned.
Creates the project Work Breakdown Structure that will serve as the basis for the Responsibility Matrix for the project.
Develops the project communication plan. Including executive level escalations and summaries, Customer status and updates, facilitate meetings and distribute meeting minutes to the project team and Project Stakeholders.
Manages project Risks through Risk identification, quantification, and mitigation for each project.
Ensures that all project signoffs are completed including, final design, SOW, Project Plan, Change Requests, Schedule modification, Lean Waivers and Project Completion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven background managing customer relationships in a competitive environment with excellent communication skills.
Fundamental understanding of Microwave installation requirements required.
Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience managing Microwave, preferred.
Technical understanding of Microwave products and technologies.
The ideal candidate will have worked in Microwave Installation, Engineering and Project Management.
PMP certification preferred.
Experience managing Verizon Construction and FUZE database experience preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage through unplanned challenges, work through obstacles, and make sound project decisions.
Attention to details and ability to meet deadlines is required.
High level of self-motivation and ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional in a matrix management environment.
Knowledgeable of/experience with IP/MPLS and routing.
Proven proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, Word, and MS Project.
Must be able to support Central to East regions of the US.
Has the ability to travel up to 15%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microwave installationProject managementRF designPath studiesConstruction drawings interpretationRisk managementWork Breakdown StructureLean principlesAnalytical skillsProblem-solving

Soft Skills

Communication skillsCustomer relationship managementAttention to detailSelf-motivationLeadershipInfluencing skillsTime managementAdaptabilityTeam collaborationDecision making

Certifications

PMP certificationBachelor's degree