Senior Project Manager

TEKsystems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure deployment projects in San Diego, onsite. The role covers pre-construction planning through handoff, coordinating engineering teams, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors, with a focus on budgets and schedules.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in infrastructure or technology deployment, strong budgeting skills, and experience across structured cabling, fiber, network gear, wireless, and CCTV systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience within infrastructure, telecommunications, low‑voltage, or technology deployment environments.
• Experience managing projects through the entire lifecycle, from initial planning through final handoff.
• Strong understanding of: Structured cabling systems, Fiber optic infrastructure, Network deployments, Wireless technologies, Low‑voltage construction practices.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve field challenges related to pathways, conduit, backbone infrastructure, equipment installations, and deployment logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously from planning through closeout
• Lead pre‑construction activities including site surveys, scope validation, budgeting, and project planning
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, field operations, and subcontractors throughout project execution
• Oversee deployments involving: Structured cabling; Fiber infrastructure; Network equipment installations; Wireless infrastructure; CCTV and low‑voltage systems
• Track schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, and project profitability
• Manage change orders, project documentation, and client communications
• Ensure quality standards, safety requirements, and project deliverables are met
• Conduct progress meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders
• Drive projects through final testing, turnover, and closeout
• Preferred qualifications: RCDD, BICSI certifications, PMP, experience in education, municipal, healthcare, or public sector projects
• Background in electrical, telecommunications, or technology infrastructure contracting

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure deployment

Budgeting

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure & Low Voltage Deployments

San Diego, CA (Onsite)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure deployment projects across commercial, education, and public sector environments. This role is ideal for someone who understands the complete project lifecycle, from pre‑construction planning and site surveys through installation, commissioning, and final client handoff.

This is not a traditional software project management role. We're looking for a leader with hands‑on knowledge of physical technology infrastructure deployments who can effectively coordinate engineering teams, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously from planning through closeout
• Lead pre‑construction activities including site surveys, scope validation, budgeting, and project planning
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, field operations, and subcontractors throughout project execution
• Oversee deployments involving:
  • Structured cabling
  • Fiber infrastructure
  • Network equipment installations
  • Wireless infrastructure
  • CCTV and low‑voltage systems
• Track schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, and project profitability
• Manage change orders, project documentation, and client communications
• Ensure quality standards, safety requirements, and project deliverables are met
• Conduct progress meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders
• Drive projects through final testing, turnover, and closeout

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of project management experience within infrastructure, telecommunications, low‑voltage, or technology deployment environments
• Experience managing projects through the entire lifecycle, from initial planning through final handoff
• Strong understanding of:
  • Structured cabling systems
  • Fiber optic infrastructure
  • Network deployments
  • Wireless technologies
  • Low‑voltage construction practices
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and field teams
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve field challenges related to pathways, conduit, backbone infrastructure, equipment installations, and deployment logistics

Preferred Qualifications

• RCDD certification
• BICSI certifications (Installer, Technician, or related)
• PMP certification
• Experience supporting education, municipal, healthcare, or public sector projects
• Background in electrical, telecommunications, or technology infrastructure contracting

Why Join?

• Join a growing team delivering high‑impact infrastructure projects throughout Southern California
• Lead complex deployments across commercial, education, and public sector environments
• Opportunity to work on innovative connectivity and modernization initiatives
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel locally for site visits and client meetings
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Our partnership with this Client goes back 2 decades. Over the last 3 years, we have built on this foundation and earned exclusive business for all of their technology positions. We are now having managed services conversations with this Client because of how well we have shown up with top IT talent. We have great relationships with the owners as well as with all of executive leadership at this organization. We are positioned very well, can provide timely feedback, and high odds of a successful interview. Our Client is an IT Managed Services Provider that brings 35 years of industry experience to the table. They design, build, and maintain best‑of‑breed systems, including networks, security, data center, wireless, cloud, audiovisual, and managed solutions. They leverage technology to improve business outcomes. Their main customers in the Greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas include many local area hospitals, military bases, ports, and various schools. Many of their upcoming projects will revolve around the 2028 Olympics. They are preparing SoCal to be a fully digital and connected City. Upon conversion, our Client offers free HMO medical benefits for yourself or they also offer PPO as an option you can pay into. They offer dental and vison benefits as well. 401k, matching 10%. Paid holidays, sick time, and PTO.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.