Sr. IT Project Manager – Capital Construction

SpikeIT Global Solutions, Inc.•Newark, NJ

13h

About The Position

The Senior IT Project Manager plans, organizes, and controls complex IT projects supporting transit-related capital construction initiatives, including electrical systems, communications infrastructure, network components, and data center technologies. The role oversees multiple concurrent projects through design, construction, and closeout and serves as a core PMO member administering the PPM tool. The project manager coordinates technical and construction teams, facilitates design reviews, supports construction oversight, manages project documentation and workflows, and leads delivery within staffing, budget, and resource constraints. The position also administers PPM-tool operations and coordinates project and systems training with business partners.

Requirements

10+ years managing large, complex infrastructure or technology projects.
Experience with plan review processes and construction documentation workflows.
Strong experience coordinating technical review cycles with engineering and IT SMEs.
Experience reviewing network diagrams, schedules, shop drawings, RFIs, and specifications.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio.
Review-level familiarity with AutoCAD and CSI-format documents is acceptable.
Experience with Planview or other PPM tools, such as Clarity or HP PPM.
Proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Demonstrated leadership from project initiation through implementation.
Strong communication skills with leaders, SMEs, stakeholders, and vendors.
Risk management and issue resolution capability.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NJDCA permitting.
RCDD certification.
PMP or equivalent certification (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate IT, communications, electrical, and network construction projects across all phases.
Facilitate technical design reviews, consolidate subject-matter expert feedback, and drive issue resolution.
Liaise among technical SMEs, Engineering, IT, vendors, and construction teams.
Support construction oversight through SME site visits, inspections, and documentation reviews.
Review drawings, specifications, network diagrams, shop drawings, and RFIs, and route materials to SMEs.
Manage RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications.
Lead teams in defining requirements, developing schedules, and delivering projects on time and on budget.
Manage execution within staffing, budget, and resource constraints.
Host project meetings and deliver concise updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues.
Administer the PPM tool, including user accounts, permissions, training, intake workflows, and IT coordination.
Coordinate project and systems training with business partners.