Requirements & Design
Partner with Security, Workplace, and Factory Development to define each site's technology requirements (security systems and CMMC controls, offices and AV, production lines and shop-floor connectivity) and turn them into one agreed-upon IT scope
When requirements are unclear, propose a recommended approach, document assumptions, and drive decisions
Work with engineering teams to define MDF and IDF requirements: location, rack layout, power (circuits, receptacle types, UPS, and PDUs), cooling, and fiber and copper backbone
Represent IT through each design phase (schematic design, design development, and construction documents), translating Hadrian standards into design requirements for architects and engineers
Review drawings, panel schedules, RFIs, and submittals for cabling, power, HVAC, AV, and security
Assess existing infrastructure on brownfield sites and plan phased cutovers that keep the business running
Site Surveys & Inspections
Lead site surveys of new and prospective sites: existing cabling, electrical, HVAC, telecom rooms, carrier availability, and wireless coverage
Walk active construction at key milestones to confirm cabling, power, cooling, and low-voltage work is built to spec while the walls are still open
Document findings, track deficiencies, and follow up with the GC and vendors until they are fixed
Procurement & Vendor Management
Own the IT budget for each project and manage change orders
Write statements of work (SOWs) for low-voltage cabling and AV vendors that clearly define scope, deliverables, standards, schedule, and acceptance criteria
Review vendor proposals and SOWs for gaps, exclusions, and assumptions before they are signed
Run bids, select vendors, and hold them accountable to the SOW on quality, schedule, and scope
Order long-lead equipment and ISP circuits early so they land when the schedule needs them
Represent IT in OAC and site coordination meetings
Project & Timeline Management
Run several projects at once, each at a different phase, and own an IT schedule for each that ties into construction and equipment install timelines
Re-plan quickly when scope or timelines change, make tradeoff calls across projects, and communicate the impact clearly
Track progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies in Smartsheet and Jira, and keep stakeholders updated
Use AI tools in your daily work to draft SOWs, summarize RFIs, submittals, and meeting notes, compare vendor proposals, and build status updates faster
Build repeatable templates (survey checklists, MDF/IDF specs, AV room standards, SOW templates) so each project goes faster than the last
Turnover & Closeout
Own the IT punch list and collect test results, as-builts, and documentation from vendors
Capture as-built information in Confluence (MDF/IDF layouts, rack elevations, cable and port maps, circuit and panel details, and test results) so every site has an accurate, up-to-date record
Coordinate with Technical Field Engineers on deployment and go-live, confirm readiness with partner teams, and hand off to local and central IT
What We're Looking For
7+ years in IT, with 3+ years managing technology scope on construction projects
Delivered both greenfield and brownfield projects for offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, labs, or data centers
Experience working with architects, designers, MEP engineers, GCs, and trades from schematic design through closeout, and comfort with RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Experience writing and reviewing SOWs for low-voltage and AV vendors, and managing vendors against them
Able to read and mark up construction drawings (low-voltage, electrical, mechanical)
Proficient with construction, diagramming, and project tracking tools: Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Lucid, Miro, Visio, and Smartsheet
Use AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot) as part of your daily workflow, with good judgment about checking outputs and following data-handling rules
Strong documentation habits. You can turn a finished build into clear as-built records in Confluence or a similar wiki
Strong knowledge of IT cabling: Ethernet (Cat6/Cat6A), single-mode and multimode fiber, pathways, testing, and TIA standards
Working knowledge of electrical as it relates to IT: circuits, receptacle types, PDUs, UPS, generators, grounding, and reading panel schedules
Working knowledge of HVAC as it relates to IT: heat load and cooling for network and server rooms
Solid networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, VLANs, Wi-Fi, PoE, ISP circuits), plus conference room AV and low-voltage security systems (access control, cameras, intrusion)
Experience leading site surveys and inspecting active construction
Track record managing multiple projects and timelines at once
Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. You can take a loosely defined ask, fill in the gaps, and drive it to a decision
Clear communicator with a high degree of ownership
What Will Set You Apart
BICSI RCDD, PMP, or AVIXA CTS certification
IT experience in manufacturing or industrial facilities, including OT and shop-floor connectivity
Startup or fast-track construction experience
Experience with tools like Ekahau, Verkada, or Genetec
Experience building AI-assisted workflows or automations for project tracking and reporting
CMMC, ITAR, or SCIF experience in aerospace, defense, or another regulated environment
Hands-on background as a network engineer, low-voltage technician, electrician, or AV integrator
Physical & Operational Requirements
Full-time, on-site at our Torrance, CA HQ, with 25-50% travel to project sites, including regular site walks on active construction (PPE required)
Ability to walk large job sites, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs
Occasional after-hours and weekend work during cutovers and go-lives