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 Expertise4+ 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 SkillsProven 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 RequirementsBachelor’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.