Benefits: - 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Location: Los Angeles Community College District PMOPosition Description: This position serves as a senior-level technical program manager responsible for overseeing large-scale and mission-critical technology projects within the District's capital 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, College Project Teams (CPTs), District IT staff, and systems integrators-to ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment. They are responsible for establishing standards, validating Division 27 and 28 designs, and ensuring commissioning and closeout documentation aligns with District IT governance.
Position Description:- Manage 15-20 concurrent technology projects ranging up to $100M 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, etc.)
- 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 compliance.
- 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 leadership
Minimum Required Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT and low-voltage construction projects, including at least 5 years in higher education or public-sector environments.
- Strong experience managing consultants, engineers, and integrators under multiple delivery models (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Lease-Leaseback).
- Proven ability to manage AV and Physical Security infrastructure projects from design through commissioning.
- Strong working knowledge of Division 27 and 28 specifications.
- Experience with network, audiovisual, and physical security system budgeting, scoping, and procurement.
- Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and construction coordination tools.
- Experience coordinating with contractors, integrators, and college end-users during live construction phases.
Preferred Qualifications:- A Registered Communication Cabling Designer Certification (RCDD)
- A valid Project Management certification
- A valid, CTS, CCIE, or ASIS certification
- Experience in Design-Build projects in California Community College Facilities
- Familiarity with bidding and contracting process, and with 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 and network infrastructure including Cisco and Aruba
Compensation: $184,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
ABOUT USOwais Construction Group is a construction management company with over 20 years of combined experience. Our team of construction management experts brings together expertise in construction, engineering, architecture, and inspection. Through meticulous coordination, communication, and attention to detail, our construction management team streamlines the construction process, minimizes risks, and delivers exceptional results.
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