Project Manager II - Technology

Overview

Project Manager II - Technology

Job Location s: US-CA-Los Angeles

Job :  | Category:
Construction / Project Management | Type:
Full-Time

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by ENR for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients across multiple markets.

This position serves as a technical program manager responsible for overseeing large-scale and mission-critical technology projects within the District s capital construction program. This role 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.

• 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, 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.

• 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 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.

• 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 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
• Experience deploying network infrastructure including Cisco and Aruba.

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you re interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at

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