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.

• 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

• 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

To be presented with the Job offer.

Extracta Group focuses on copper cable mining and decommissioning for telecom operators, helping transform legacy copper networks through structured recovery, recycling, and infrastructure modernization services. Transform legacy copper networks into savings and monetization by delivering expert-led decommissioning and a comprehensive cable recovery program curated and managed by telecom specialists