Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

HMO medical

Dental and vision benefits

401k with 10% match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

TEK Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure deployments across commercial, education, and public sector environments. This onsite role requires hands-on management of physical technology deployments and coordination of engineering teams, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.

You will drive planning, budgeting, site surveys, and lifecycle execution from start to finish, ensuring safety and quality standards while delivering on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in infrastructure, telecommunications, low‑voltage, or technology deployment environments.
• Experience managing projects through the entire lifecycle, from planning through final handoff.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple infrastructure projects from planning through closeout.
• Lead pre-construction activities including site surveys, scope validation, budgeting, and planning.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, field operations, and subcontractors throughout execution.
• Oversee deployments involving structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, network equipment, wireless infrastructure, CCTV and low-voltage systems.
• Track schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, and project profitability.
• Manage change orders, documentation, and client communications.
• Ensure safety standards and project deliverables are met.
• Conduct progress meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Drive projects through testing, turnover, and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

PMP certification

RCDD certification

BICSI Installer

BICSI Technician

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.

• 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.