Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Technology Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical technology initiatives within a large capital construction program. This role is responsible for delivering fully integrated, high-performance environments that align IT, Facilities, and Construction disciplines across multiple campuses and stakeholders.

This position oversees large-scale technology projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, compliant, and operationally ready at turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 15–20 concurrent technology projects, with individual project values reaching up to $100M
• Oversee technology scopes including network infrastructure, audiovisual systems, access control, and video surveillance
• Lead cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, College Project Teams (CPTs), District IT staff, consultants, and systems integrators
• Facilitate and lead design coordination meetings to validate IT and Facilities Systems integration
• Review and validate Division 27 and 28 designs, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals
• Oversee implementation of physical security systems (e.g., Lenel, Milestone, Axis)
• Manage audiovisual deployments across classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, and athletic facilities, ensuring ADA compliance and instructional functionality (e.g., Extron)
• Develop and manage project risk assessments and mitigation strategies in collaboration with cost estimators and construction managers
• Oversee commissioning, training, closeout documentation, and system turnover while continuously improving delivery processes
• Maintain detailed project documentation and provide regular status reporting to PMO leadership
• Ensure compliance with District IT governance, standards, and lifecycle support requirements

Minimum Qualifications

(Must meet minimum requirements to be considered)

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT and low-voltage construction projects
• At least 5 years of experience in higher education or public-sector environments
• Proven experience managing consultants, engineers, and integrators across multiple delivery models:

1. Design-Bid-Build
2. Design-Build
3. Lease-Leaseback

• Demonstrated experience delivering AV and Physical Security projects from design through commissioning
• Strong working knowledge of Division 27 and Division 28 specifications
• Experience with technology budgeting, scoping, procurement, and lifecycle planning
• Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and construction coordination tools
• Strong ability to coordinate with contractors, integrators, and campus stakeholders during live construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Communication Cabling Designer (RCDD) certification
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
• Industry certifications such as CTS, CCIE, or ASIS
• Experience with Design-Build projects within California Community College facilities
• Familiarity with public-sector bidding, contracting, and funding programs
• Experience deploying cloud-based facilities and IT systems
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA industry standards
• Experience integrating audiovisual, electronic physical security, and high-speed data networks within construction environments
• Experience with air-blown fiber solutions and enterprise network infrastructure (Cisco, Aruba)

Why This Role

This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, construction, and public-sector delivery. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and program-level oversight, with the ability to lead complex teams and deliver systems that support long-term institutional success.