Job Description
Technical Project Manager - Integration & Commissioning (Ericsson/Nokia, Cell Sites).
Location: Dallas/US (extensive travel required) & Remote in India(No Travel Needed).
Company: Startech Networks Inc.
Who We’re Looking For:
Startech is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (PM) to oversee Integration & Commissioning (I&C) projects for T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon cell sites . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Ericsson and Nokia equipment , deep understanding of wireless network deployments (5G, 4G/LTE, UMTS, CDMA) , and hands-on expertise in managing both field execution and remote integration coordination .
This role requires a mix of technical depth, leadership, and project management —supporting field engineers, troubleshooting escalations, ensuring compliance with customer standards, and driving successful on-time project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Leadership:
- Manage field teams performing installation, commissioning, and integration of Ericsson and Nokia equipment at T-Mobile cell sites.
- Act as the primary technical liaison between deployment crews, engineering teams, and Nokia/ Ericsson PM’s
- Ensure project milestones, safety requirements, and customer standards are met.
- Prepare and submit daily reports, End-of-Day logs, and site completion packages .
- Track asset usage, material consumption, and maintain inventory compliance.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
- Provide remote and on-site technical guidance to field engineers on integration scopes.
- Interpret RFDS, site drawings, and construction documents to ensure correct configuration.
- Support software/script loading, configuration, and testing for system commissioning.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RETs, fiber loss, VSWR, RSSI, DC power (-48V, +24V) , and other integration faults.
- Coordinate with customer RICs during escalations to restore service quickly.
Integration & Testing:
- Oversee commissioning of Ericsson 6630/6648/6651/6672, 5216 with DUW/DUS/DUG/XMU, AIR radios (4415/4424/4449/4460/6449/6488, AIR32), IXRE routers , and related systems.
- Oversee commissioning of Nokia AirScale FSMF/FSME/FSM4, ABIA/ABIO/ASIA/ASIB/ASIK/ABIL modules, mid-band conversion scopes (AHFIG, AEHC, AAHF), IXRE routers, 7705 SAS/SAR routers .
- Validate fiber handling, labeling, grounding, and market installation standards .
- Conduct or oversee SRS, E911, and data call testing across GSM, UMTS, LTE, and 5G bands.
Required Skills & Experience:
Technical Expertise:
- 4+ years’ experience in cell site integration and commissioning .
- 2–4 years of hands-on Nokia OEM equipment integration .
- 2–3 years of Ericsson integration & troubleshooting (6672, 6651, 6630/6648, AIR radios, IXRE).
- Experience with Radio & antenna integration and configuration .
- Solid knowledge of fiber, coax, RF, CAT5/6, T1 copper, and DC power systems .
- Skilled in system testing, validation, and troubleshooting (Test & Turn-up).
- Familiar with Customer closeout standards (COP, TALONVIEW/NDPD, labeling, asset tracking).
Project & Leadership Skills:
- Proven ability to manage field teams and subcontractors across multiple projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (clear reporting, customer-facing updates).
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to support escalations.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment .
Other Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.
- Available to travel up to 100% (regional and national travel) .
- Willing to work nights, weekends, extended hours, and maintenance windows as needed.
- Familiarity with asset management, warehouse inventory, and quality compliance .
- Multi-OEM exposure (Samsung, Ericsson, Nokia) preferred.
- Recent (past 6 months) experience with T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon systems is a plus.
Job Tags
Full time, For subcontractor, Remote work, Night shift, Weekend work,