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Telecommunication Engineer

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Job Title: Telecommunication Engineer
Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: N200,000 / month.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

* Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing telecom infrastructure pojects from initiation to completion.
* Develop and monitor project schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to ensure timely project delivery.
* Supervise the day-to-day execution of telecom infrastructure projects across assigned sites.
* Monitor project progress against approved timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and provide regular status updates to management.
* Coordinate site engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
* Conduct routine site inspections and Technical Site Surveys (TSS) to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
* Track project costs, monitor resource utilization, and report budget variances to the Project Manager.
* Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports, site reports, and other project documentation.
* Identify project risks, delays, and operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
* Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
* Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and stakeholders, providing project updates and resolving operational issues promptly.
* Coordinate project logistics, including material deliveries, equipment availability, and workforce scheduling.
* Maintain accurate project records, including change requests, inspection reports, site documentation, and project close-out documents.
* Support project commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.
* Perform other project-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
* 2-3 years hands-on experience in telecommunications project management, project coordination, or telecom infrastructure project supervision.
* Proven experience managing or supporting telecom infrastructure projects, including tower installation, retrofit, audit, operations and maintenance, wireless network deployment, or broadband installations.
* Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost tracking, and project reporting.
* Experience working with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar software is highly desirable.
* Preferred certifications include PMP (Project Management Professional), or other relevant project management credentials.
* Familiarity with telecom equipment such as towers, routers, switches, antennas, and transmission/network infrastructure.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
* Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously.
* Ability to work in outdoor environments and conduct site inspections and Technical Site Surveys (TSS).
* Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Required Competencies:

* Strong project planning, scheduling, coordination, and project execution skills.
* Ability to manage multiple telecom projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
* Knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, resource allocation, and project reporting.
* Knowledge of 4G/5G network deployments, tower infrastructure, and telecom operations and maintenance.
* Experience coordinating project stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
* Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and project documentation.
* Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, quality control processes, and HSE compliance.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2026.

How to Apply
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