Senior Manager, Real Estate Technology & IT Construction

Honda Center; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC seeks a Senior Manager, Real Estate Technology & IT Construction to lead technology infrastructure across multi-use development projects at Honda Center and OCVIBE.

You will coordinate with IT, development, operations, architects, engineers, and contractors to translate business needs into construction-ready tech designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience managing technology projects within real estate, mixed-use development, construction, entertainment, hospitality, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong experience developing, applying, and maintaining technology standards and Basis of Design documentation.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including prioritizing work, managing resources, resolving issues, and delivering projects on time.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology scope throughout design, construction, commissioning, closeout, and operational turnover for assigned projects.
• Maintain and apply OCVIBE technology standards, Basis of Design documentation, and design criteria; recommend updates for approval by IT leadership.
• Coordinate technology requirements with Development, Business Operations, property management, architects, engineers, general contractors, consultants, system integrators, and vendors.
• Review technology-related development plans, drawings, specifications, BIM coordination, submittals, shop drawings, and substitutions from schematic design through construction documents to verify completeness, technical accuracy, standards compliance, and alignment with operating requirements and approved program.
• Support bidding and construction through timely and complete review and response to IT-related RFIs, submittals, design clarifications, field conflicts, scope changes, and change orders; recommend approval or rejection in accordance with delegated authority.
• Serve as the IT lead for assigned technology scopes and the primary point of contact for IT-driven changes to plans and specifications during design and construction.
• Manage budgets for technology systems incorporated into assigned projects and track forecasts, commitments, schedules, dependencies, risks, and milestones to help maintain approved scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BIM coordination

RFIs management

Budget forecasting

Job description

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Mission

To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions.

Vision

We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County - a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community.

Values

Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title

Senior Manager, Real Estate Technology & IT Construction

Pay Details

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $155,000 to $195,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate's geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Senior Manager, Real Estate Technology & IT Construction is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technology infrastructure across OCVIBE construction and real estate development projects. The role serves as the primary day-to-day technology liaison among Information Technology, Development, Business Operations, property management, architects, engineers, general contractors, consultants, system integrators, and technology vendors. The Senior Manager translates business and operational technology requirements into coordinated construction designs and oversees technology scope from design development through installation, commissioning, closeout, and operational turnover. The role manages multiple concurrent projects and is accountable for maintaining technology standards, schedules, budgets, quality, documentation, and alignment with OCVIBE's mixed-use development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology scope throughout design, construction, commissioning, closeout, and operational turnover for assigned projects
• Maintain and apply OCVIBE technology standards, Basis of Design documentation, and design criteria; recommend updates for approval by IT leadership
• Coordinate technology requirements with Development, Business Operations, property management, architects, engineers, general contractors, consultants, system integrators, and vendors
• Review technology-related development plans, drawings, specifications, BIM coordination, submittals, shop drawings, and substitutions from schematic design through construction documents to verify completeness, technical accuracy, standards compliance, and alignment with operating requirements and approved program
• Support bidding and construction through timely and complete review and response to IT-related RFIs, submittals, design clarifications, field conflicts, scope changes, and change orders; recommend approval or rejection in accordance with delegated authority
• Serve as the IT lead for assigned technology scopes and the primary point of contact for IT-driven changes to plans and specifications during design and construction
• Manage budgets for technology systems incorporated into assigned projects and track forecasts, commitments, schedules, dependencies, risks, and milestones to help maintain approved scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify project risks, recommend corrective actions, and elevate matters with material financial, operational, security, schedule, quality, or district-wide impact
• Oversee owner-furnished technology systems and coordinate both contractor-installed and owner-installed equipment
• Perform site observations and verify that installations conform to approved designs, OCVIBE standards, manufacturer requirements, and project quality expectations
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, punch-list resolution, training, as-built documentation, warranties, asset information, and turnover packages
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, and operations teams to ensure systems meet security, network, supportability, and operational requirements
• Manage the day-to-day performance of consultants, contractors, vendors, and integrators, holding them accountable for scope, schedule, quality, documentation, and issue resolution
• Support procurement activities, including bid evaluations, scope reviews, and vendor selection for assigned technology systems
• Promote consistent project governance, documentation, safety awareness, and continuous improvement across the technology construction portfolio

Technical and Construction Expertise

• Fiber-optic backbone and horizontal cabling design, pathways, spaces, grounding, labeling, testing, and documentation MPOE, MDF, IDF, equipment-room, and telecommunications-room planning and coordination
• Enterprise wired and wireless networking, DAS, private wireless, IoT, smart-building, and connected public-space technologies
• Security, safety, and related technology coordination
• Audio-visual, digital signage, large-format LED, common-area technology, entertainment systems, and show-control coordination
• Construction drawings, specifications, Division 27 and Division 28 scope, BIM coordination, submittals, RFIs, change management, commissioning, and closeout
• Budget development, forecasting, procurement coordination, schedule management, risk management, and leadership-level project reporting
• Cybersecurity principles and secure technology design for operational and public-facing environments

Experience

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience managing technology projects within real estate, mixed-use development, construction, entertainment, hospitality, or similarly complex environments

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Strong experience developing, applying, and maintaining technology standards and Basis of Design documentation

Demonstrated project management expertise, including prioritizing work, managing resources, resolving issues, and delivering projects on time

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to define priorities, seek feedback, manage change, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Collaborative, intellectually curious, and team-oriented, with a low-ego, can-do approach that supports a culture of high performance

Forward-thinking and innovative, with the judgment to align new ideas and technology solutions with organizational and operational needs

Proven ability to lead through influence, build effective cross-functional relationships, and balance diplomacy with accountability

Proven ability to coordinate technology requirements across Development, Business Operations, construction teams, consultants, vendors, and general contractors, including management of RFIs and alignment with project phases

Education

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required - 8+ Years

This position is on-site. RL 2026 Company: OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE! Mission To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions. Vision We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County - a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community. Values Be Safe Do the Right Thing Be Generous Include Everyone Make it Easy Be Bold OCSE OC Sports & Entertainment is dedicated to building world class sports and entertainment experiences through groundbreaking technology and a dedication to community. Leveraging the passion behind our Anaheim Ducks team and iconic Honda Center venue, our latest project—OCVIBE—will transform 100 acres of Orange County into a downtown epicenter of community, culture, and creativity. To learn more, visit www.ocvibe.com. For information about your personal information Company collects and how the Company uses, stores, shares, and otherwise manages your information, click here: https://www.ocvibe.com/privacy-policy/