Senior Commercial Project Manager - The Bay Area

The Guitar Center Company•San Jose, CA

8d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads complex, multi‑disciplinary technology integration and installation projects from initiation through completion. This role oversees project strategy, execution, financial performance, cross‑functional coordination, subcontractor management, and team development to ensure delivery excellence. Responsibilities include orchestrating engineering, installation, procurement, scheduling, and quality control activities while serving as a senior escalation point for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Associates degree (2 year) or Bachelor’s degree (4 year) in a technical capacity is desirable
Five years of experience in the engineering and installation of Electronic Security systems, or related field.
Has a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, relay logic, PLC’s and operations. Good subcontracting skills required. An understanding of job financial reports, and the ability to control costs in the handling of large projects.
5+ years of project management required
Extensive experience managing complex construction, technology, or systems integration projects.
Expertise in cost control, financial reporting, subcontractor oversight, and schedule management.
Strong understanding of engineering, drafting, procurement, and installation processes.
Demonstrated success in team leadership and cross‑functional coordination.
Ability to operate effectively in fast‑changing environments.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and control all phases of large‑scale or highly complex installation and integration projects.
Maintain project plans, specifications, and documentation up to and including job status, job changes, material flow and other control records as well as, supervising the preparation and processing of reports for internal and external use
Oversee engineering design and drafting phases.
Lead development and implementation of detailed project installation plans and procedures.
Evaluate project data to determine necessary changes to design, pricing, schedule, or scope.
Assist in estimating projects which the company is bidding
Plans, schedule and maintain installation schedules, and coordinate with construction schedules.
Select and manage subcontractors including selection and performance oversight.
Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials, supplies, and services.
Maintains construction schedule and coordinates task scheduling with other trades.
Estimate and validate project costs, pricing, and financial forecasts.
Oversee accurate project reporting.
Ensure the highest standards of quality throughout installation and implementation.
Conduct regular assessments of work quality and compliance.
Keeps self, superiors, and subordinates informed of progress.
Studies literature and attends seminars to stay current with regards to products, processes and materials.
Works with production management to identify installation procedures and product training for advancement.
Other duties assigned as needed