Senior Technical Project Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Technical Program Manager leads major technology-focused capital construction programs across the District, integrating IT, Facilities, and low-voltage systems into cohesive, high-performance environments. This role combines technical leadership, construction coordination, and multi-discipline stakeholder management to deliver network infrastructure, audiovisual, and physical security systems within scope, on schedule, and on budget. You will coordinate cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, College Project Teams (CPTs), District IT, and systems integrators to ensure compliant design, smooth implementation, and complete project turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 15-20 concurrent technology projects, each potentially up to $100M, including data infrastructure, AV, access control, and surveillance systems.
• Facilitate design coordination with architects, low-voltage consultants, and MEP engineers to ensure proper integration of IT and facilities systems.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for physical security system deployments (e.g., Lenel, Milestone, Axis).
• Oversee audiovisual system deployments in classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, and athletic facilities ensuring ADA compliance and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Review and approve technical documentation including shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals for compliance and constructability.
• Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning in coordination with construction management and cost estimating teams.
• Ensure orderly commissioning, training, and hand-off of systems with documentation that aligns with District IT governance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status reports to PMO leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT and low-voltage construction programs.
• Minimum of 5 years in higher education or public sector project environments.
• Demonstrated experience with managing consultants, engineers, and systems integrators across project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Lease-Leaseback).
• Proven expertise delivering AV and physical security systems from design through commissioning.
• Strong working knowledge of Division 27 & 28 specifications.
• Experience with budgeting, scoping, and procurement of network, AV, and security systems.
• Proficiency with construction coordination tools (e.g., BIM/Revit, Bluebeam).

Preferred Qualifications

• RCDD certification (Registered Communication Distribution Designer).
• Project management certification (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent).
• Certifications such as CTS, CCIE, ASIS.
• Experience with California Community College facilities and public funding processes.
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA cabling standards.
• Experience with Cloud-based facilities platforms and high-speed network deployment (Cisco, Aruba).
• Knowledge of advanced network solutions such as air-blown fiber technologies.

Benefits

PM2CM offers a highly competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health insurance, a 3% 401(k) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and a strong commitment to career growth and professional development.