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PEARCE from CBRE is the largest national independent provider of outsourced repair, maintenance, and engineering services to critical infrastructure in the renewable energy, power generation, and telecom industries. Pearce offers innovative, tech-enabled services for telecom, renewable energy, electric vehicle (EV), and energy storage system infrastructure customers. Pearce is headquartered in Paso Robles, CA, and has 25 offices throughout the US with 1,800+ team members. JD – Project Manager Job Title: Project Manager - Telecom OSP Engineering Location: Gurgaon Experience: 10-14 Years Education: B. Tech/BE in relevant fields or Post Graduation in Engineering Or Management Reports to: Director, Engineering Supervisory Scope: Team Leads, Design Engineers, Project Coordinators Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with 10-14 years of experience in Telecom Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering, specifically in Fiber and Copper network design and planning. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, complemented by expertise in project management tools and methodologies. This role will focus on delivering projects on time, highest quality and within budget while ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer requirements. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (B. Tech/BE) is required, along with proficiency in Esri-based GIS planning tools and design software. The role also owns permitting and right-of-way (ROW) dependencies end-to-end and reviews high-level and low-level (HLD/LLD) engineering designs to ensure permit-ready, on-time deliverables. Key Responsibilities : Lead the planning and design of Fiber and Copper OSP networks, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Develop comprehensive project plans covering resources, schedules, and budgets. Drive revenue growth by aligning engineering schedules with customer commitments. Monitor financials to ensure cost management aligns with profitability targets. Oversee project timelines to ensure timely completion of design, planning, and final deliverables to the client. Own permitting and right-of-way (ROW) dependencies, including joint-use and make-ready coordination, to keep submissions and construction-readiness on track. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Manage scope changes, ensuring documentation and communication with stakeholders. Act as the primary contact for customers and stakeholders, building strong relationships for successful project delivery. Monitor project performance metrics and conduct audits to ensure quality standards are met, tracking KPIs such as on-time delivery %, budget/cost variance, project efficiency and rework rate. Enhance information flow by implementing process changes and seeking improvements. Handle escalations promptly and manage resource allocation for optimal team performance. Supervise internal design engineering staff, assigning and tracking tasks to maintain delivery timelines, and coordinate with external and internal stakeholders as needed. Collaborate with shared services teams on project objectives and develop training schedules to enhance engineering skills Qualifications: Tech/BE in relevant fields or Post Graduation in Engineering or Management 10-14 years of experience in Telecom OSP Engineering, with a focus on Fiber and Copper networks. Strong hands-on experience with GIS-based planning tools (Esri) and design software (AutoCAD, MapInfo). Proven project management skills in revenue, delivery schedule, and risk management. Excellent customer management and stakeholder engagement abilities. PMP or Equivalent certification is preferred and will be beneficial. Key Skills: Revenue Management Delivery Schedule Management Project Performance Monitoring Risk and Change Management Scope and Cost Management Customer Management Project Implementation and Ramp Planning Engineering Schedule Management Process Change Implementation Escalation and Resource Capacity Management Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Management
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.