Project Manager - Technology

Overview Position Description: This position serves as a Technical Program Manager responsible for overseeing large-scale and mission-critical technology projects within the construction program. This position bridges IT, Facilities, and Construction disciplines to deliver fully integrated, high-performance environments encompassing network, audiovisual, and physical security systems. The TPM will lead multiple cross-functional teams—comprising architects, engineers, IT staff, and systems integrators—to ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment. They are responsible for establishing standards, validating designs, and ensuring commissioning and closeout documentation aligns with the company's IT governance. Responsibilities Manage 9–14 concurrent technology projects ranging up to $75M each, with broad scopes including data infrastructure, audiovisual systems, access control, and surveillance. Lead design coordination meetings with architects, low-voltage consultants, and MEP engineers to validate IT and Facilities Systems integration. Oversee implementation of physical security systems (Lenel, Milestone, Axis). Manage audiovisual deployments across classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, and athletic fields—ensuring ADA compliance, pedagogical functionality, and lifecycle support (Extron). Conduct technical reviews of shop drawings, RFI responses, and submittals for accuracy and alignment with project goals. Manage project risk assessments and develop mitigation plans in collaboration with cost estimators and construction managers. Oversee commissioning, training, and project turnover processes while making improvements. Maintain detailed project documentation and report progress to PMO. Minimum Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience managing large-scale IT and low-voltage construction projects, including at least 3 years in higher education or public-sector environments. Strong experience managing consultants, engineers, and integrators under multiple delivery models (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build). Proven ability to manage AV and Physical Security infrastructure projects from design through execution. Strong working knowledge of Division 27 and 28. Experience with network, audiovisual, and physical security system budgeting, scoping, and coordination. Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and construction coordination. Experience coordinating with contractors, integrators, and college end-users during live construction phases. Preferred Qualifications A valid Project Management certification. A Registered Communication Cabling Designer Certification (RCDD). A valid CTS, CCIE, or ASIS certification. Experience in Design-Build projects. Experience in California Community College Facilities. Familiarity with bidding and contracting processes, and programs that utilize public funds. Experience with deploying Cloud-based facilities and IT systems. Familiarity with TIA/EIA Industry Standards. Experience in the integration of audiovisual, electronic physical security and/or high-speed data networks within construction environments. Experience with deploying air-blown fiber solutions. Experience deploying network infrastructure including Cisco and Aruba. #J-18808-Ljbffr