Billie Jo McTighe on Telecommunications

I am a Senior Delivery Manager who manages and supports our Telecommunication, Power and Civil Infrastructure division for several Talascend customers.

During my 12 years with Talascend, we have supported various large-scale Telecommunication projects throughout the United States. We provide staff for all Telecom projects ranging from Fiber, DAS, and Small Cell, to 4G, LTE, and 5G projects. We also support utility companies with their Telecommunication needs.

Telecommunications, like many industries, is cyclical. New technologies and updated equipment are constantly evolving. As carriers evolve, Talascend is always on the ready to support the carrier with talented crew members.

Experience is key and our partners need employees who can deploy quickly and hit the ground running. When the Telecom industry is booming, our clients do not have time to train, as they are against the clock for deadlines and budget.

We did take a hit to our Telecom employee base at the beginning of COVID, however with the continued development of 5G, we anticipate hiring to pick up in late 2020 and into 2021.