Senior Project Manager

MGT Careers • Livermore, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager independently manages complex, multi-phase projects across Engineering and Cabling solution groups, or technically specialized projects from beginning to end. The role applies project management principles and methods to lead teams and control scope, schedule, and cost, while owning client relationships for assigned projects. It monitors risks and issues to support client satisfaction and company profitability, coordinates services across departments, and works with field Superintendents and subcontractors on cabling and low-voltage work where applicable. The Senior Project Manager may support workstreams led by a Principal PM on large, multi-project accounts and may mentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

The position plans and initiates projects; coordinates execution, resources, governance, communications, and risk management; manages budgets, billing, equipment inventories, procurement, and vendor relationships; and oversees quality assurance, project closeout, and lessons learned. It also contributes to PMO processes and best practices. Performance expectations include maintaining billable utilization at or above 80% on a trailing 90-day basis, taking ownership of project success and profitability, checking critical deliverables, and contributing to process improvements.

Regional travel of approximately 20–40% is required. The role has flexible and remote work options and is designated as hybrid. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable automobile, valid insurance, and successful completion of a pre-employment background check are required.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in IT, construction, or structured cabling delivery.
• Two or more years of structured project management experience.
• Experience in construction management and working with subcontractors.
• PMI PMP certification.
• Cisco Life Cycle certification within the first three months of employment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven customer service and relationship management expertise.
• Solid conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver value.
• Proficiency in Certinia/Salesforce, SharePoint, MS Project, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with telecom, networking, structured cabling, or high-tech services environments.
• Strong self-motivation, punctuality, and ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent internal and external follow-up.
• Regional travel of approximately 20–40%.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record, access to a reliable automobile, and valid insurance.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an IT- or business-related field.
• BICSI RTPM certification.
• One or more additional professional certifications, such as CAPM or APM.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex, multi-phase projects across Engineering and Cabling solution groups, or technically specialized projects end-to-end.
• Own primary client relationships for assigned projects.
• Develop project plans defining scope, objectives, schedules, milestones, and risks using TSG tools and methodologies.
• Understand assigned trade scopes and TSG responsibilities for low-voltage systems and IT resources where applicable.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, change orders, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate sales, engineering, and installation/cabling teams to secure resources and maintain alignment.
• Lead project governance meetings and prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Work with field Superintendents and subcontractors to meet timelines and communicate schedule changes.
• Maintain and track project schedules using TSG PMO processes and tools, including Certinia, MS Project, and Smartsheet.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder communications; identify, document, and communicate risks and resolve issues.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, equipment inventories, and vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Track project percent complete and prepare progress or milestone billing according to statements of work.
• Coordinate material logistics, procurement, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Conduct quality assurance throughout projects, including final inspection and punch-list completion.
• Coordinate closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, O&Ms, test reports, and warranties, and secure project sign-off.
• Document post-project lessons learned to improve future performance.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators and support workstreams under a Principal PM on large multi-project accounts.
• Assist PMO leadership in establishing, improving, and monitoring team processes and best practices.
• Maintain billable utilization at or above 80% on a trailing 90-day basis and take ownership of project success and profitability.
• Double-check critical deliverables, contribute to process improvements, develop solutions to problems, and identify opportunities to deliver additional profit.
• Participate in company-wide events, meetings, and social activities.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• 401(k) matching program at 5%.
• Equity opportunities.
• Incentive and bonus programs.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with base employee coverage fully funded.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Income protection benefits.
• Flexible and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed