PADCOM Design and Construction Management
Project Manager III - Technology
PADCOM Design and Construction Management, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
The Los Angeles Community College District is seeking a senior-level Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale, mission-critical technology initiatives within the District’s capital construction program. This role sits at the intersection of IT, Facilities, and Construction, ensuring the successful delivery of fully integrated environments that include network infrastructure, audiovisual systems, and physical security technologies.
The Technical Program Manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects, lead diverse cross‑functional teams, and ensure alignment across scope, schedule, budget, and District IT governance standards. This position plays a key role in setting standards, validating Division 27 and 28 designs, and ensuring commissioning and closeout documentation meets District requirements.
Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $181,000.00/yr
Organization:
Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)
Key Responsibilities
Manage 15–20 concurrent technology projects, with individual project values up to $100M
Oversee broad technology 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, including Lenel, Milestone, Axis, and related platforms
Manage audiovisual deployments across classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, and athletic fields, ensuring ADA compliance, instructional functionality, and lifecycle support (including Extron systems)
Conduct technical reviews of shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance
Perform project risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with cost estimators and construction managers
Oversee commissioning, training, and project turnover processes, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Maintain detailed project documentation and provide regular progress reports to PMO leadership
Minimum Required Qualifications
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
Demonstrated experience managing consultants, engineers, and systems integrators under Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, and Lease‑Leaseback delivery models
Proven ability to manage audiovisual and physical security infrastructure projects from design through commissioning
Strong working knowledge of Division 27 and Division 28 specifications
Experience with budgeting, scoping, and procurement for network, audiovisual, and physical security systems
Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and construction coordination tools
Experience coordinating with contractors, integrators, and college end‑users during active construction phases
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification
Valid Project Management certification
CTS, CCIE, or ASIS certification
Experience with Design‑Build projects within California Community College facilities
Familiarity with public‑sector bidding and contracting processes and programs utilizing public funds
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 deploying air‑blown fiber solutions and network infrastructure, including Cisco and Aruba
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management, Engineering, and Quality Assurance
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
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The Technical Program Manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects, lead diverse cross‑functional teams, and ensure alignment across scope, schedule, budget, and District IT governance standards. This position plays a key role in setting standards, validating Division 27 and 28 designs, and ensuring commissioning and closeout documentation meets District requirements.
Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $181,000.00/yr
Organization:
Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)
Key Responsibilities
Manage 15–20 concurrent technology projects, with individual project values up to $100M
Oversee broad technology 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, including Lenel, Milestone, Axis, and related platforms
Manage audiovisual deployments across classrooms, lecture halls, auditoriums, and athletic fields, ensuring ADA compliance, instructional functionality, and lifecycle support (including Extron systems)
Conduct technical reviews of shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance
Perform project risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with cost estimators and construction managers
Oversee commissioning, training, and project turnover processes, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Maintain detailed project documentation and provide regular progress reports to PMO leadership
Minimum Required Qualifications
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
Demonstrated experience managing consultants, engineers, and systems integrators under Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, and Lease‑Leaseback delivery models
Proven ability to manage audiovisual and physical security infrastructure projects from design through commissioning
Strong working knowledge of Division 27 and Division 28 specifications
Experience with budgeting, scoping, and procurement for network, audiovisual, and physical security systems
Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and construction coordination tools
Experience coordinating with contractors, integrators, and college end‑users during active construction phases
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification
Valid Project Management certification
CTS, CCIE, or ASIS certification
Experience with Design‑Build projects within California Community College facilities
Familiarity with public‑sector bidding and contracting processes and programs utilizing public funds
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 deploying air‑blown fiber solutions and network infrastructure, including Cisco and Aruba
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management, Engineering, and Quality Assurance
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
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