Project Manager

About the Role

Trofholz Technologies is seeking a hands-on, technically grounded Project Manager with experience in construction projects, reading engineering drawings, managing subcontractors, tracking project schedules, and delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and on budget. This role is ideal for someone who has come up through construction, cabling, or low-voltage systems and moved into project management.

What You Will Do

• Build detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project from award through closeout and manage the team to every milestone
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, construction documents, and technical specifications to drive accurate project execution
• Track project budgets, manage costs, process change orders, and protect margin through disciplined financial oversight
• Cookordinate and manage subcontractors, field technicians, and low-voltage installation crews across multiple sites
• Create and submit project submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change order packages, and contract modification documentation
• Conduct site walks, verify field conditions, and confirm installation compliance against drawings and specifications
• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal clients, contracting officers, and agency representatives
• Own the full project lifecycle: kickoff, planning, execution, quality inspections, documentation, and final closeout
• Identify project risks early and escalate with recommended solutions, not just problems
• Support Basis of Estimate (BOE), Basis of Design (BOD), RFP, and RFQ responses for business development
• Enforce Trofholz Diamond Delivery standards at every phase of the project

What You Bring

• Required: Bachelor's degree - this is a must (degrees in-progress may be considered); Experience on federal government construction or systems integration contracts - this is a must; Hands-on experience with construction or infrastructure projects, including structured cabling, low-voltage systems, or building systems integration; Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction documents, and technical specifications; Proven experience building and managing project schedules on multi-phase construction or systems integration projects; Financial management skills: track project costs, manage change orders, forecast spend, and maintain budget accountability; Experience coordinating subcontractors and field crews across multiple active job sites; Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Comfortable engaging with clients, contracting officers, and field teams; Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure; Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; Ability to travel to project sites as needed; Ability to obtain a federal government security clearance; Must pass background screening requirements
• PREFERRED: Experience with Integrated Electronic Security Systems (IESS), including Access Control, Video Surveillance, or Intrusion Detection; Familiarity with Division 27 (IT and Communications Infrastructure) and Division 28 (Electronic Safety and Security) specifications; PMP certification or active pursuit of PMPO; SHA 30 certification; BICSI or RCDD credentials; Military service in construction engineering, civil engineering, or a technical infrastructure specialty (Army Corps of Engineers, Navy Seabees, Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron, or equivalent); Experience managing geographically distributed teams and multi-site deployments

Who Thrives at Trofholz

Our culture is built on Consistent Improvement. We want someone who is growth-oriented, takes pride in delivering quality work, and is ready to build a career with a company that is expanding its reach nationwide. Our top performers communicate clearly, hold their teams accountable, and take ownership without being asked. They know their work from the ground up, can work through problems, and understand what it takes to keep a project moving when conditions change.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 to $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Incentive Compensation: Performance-based incentives tied to project portfolio results. High performers managing larger, more complex contracts have the opportunity to reach $140,000+ compensation
• Medical, Dental, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• HSA and FSA options with employer contribution
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company vehicle for eligible roles

About Trofholz Technologies

Trofholz Technologies, Inc. is a Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified security integrator headquartered in Sacramento, California. Since 2002, we have delivered high-quality, mission-ready security and technology solutions securing critical infrastructures across the United States and internationally. Our work spans Integrated Electronic Security Systems (IESS), Cyber Security and Compliance, and Division 27 IT and Infrastructure Services for federal agencies, defense installations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of the Interior, and commercial clients. We are committed to developing leaders from within. This role offers a clear path for advancement for individuals who demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to consistent growth.