Senior Manager-Low Voltage Cabling

The Life Time Technology team is at the forefront of the evolution of Life Time into a digital-first company, transforming existing experiences and creating brand new ones both online and in our clubs. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment with the latest technologies and have a passion for health and fitness - we should meet. Work is a team effort, and we are a highly motivated, highly collaborative team; we always win or lose together. We invest in our team members and ensure they have the tools and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. We offer an incredible benefits package, generous club discounts, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time Membership. Want to Love Your Life? Join our team.

Position Summary

The Senior Low Voltage Manager owns the operational leadership of the LVC team - people, projects, budget, and delivery. This role is accountable for the overall performance of the low voltage business line: staffing and developing design, field, and PM staff; managing project portfolio health (schedule, margin, quality); owning client and subcontractor relationships at the account level; and partnering with the Principal Low Voltage Designer and other technical leads to ensure operational execution matches technical standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

• Directly manage Project Managers, Field Supervisors/Foremen, and design leadership (Lead/Principal Designers or Design Managers, depending on org structure)
• Own hiring, performance management, career development, and succession planning for the LVC team
• Set team goals, conduct performance reviews, and manage compensation planning in partnership with HR
• Build a scalable team structure as the LVC business line grows, including recommending new roles (e.g., this Sr. Manager position itself)

Operational & Project Delivery

• Own portfolio-level visibility into project schedule, budget, margin, and quality across all active LV projects
• Identify and resolve resource conflicts, staffing gaps, and cross-project prioritization issues
• Escalation point for at-risk projects; drive corrective action plans with PMs and field leadership
• Partner with Estimating and Sales on staffing feasibility and delivery risk for new bids

Financial & Business Performance

• Own the LVC department's P&L inputs: labor utilization, project margin, overhead cost management
• Review and approve project budgets, change orders, and major procurement decisions
• Report business line performance (revenue, margin, backlog, utilization) to senior leadership
• Support annual budgeting and headcount planning for the LVC department

Client & Stakeholder Relationships

• Own executive-level client relationships for key accounts and major projects
• Represent LVC in cross-departmental leadership meetings (Operations, Sales, Engineering)
• Manage escalated client issues related to schedule, quality, or service delivery
• Negotiate key subcontractor and vendor agreements affecting LVC delivery

Standards, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure field and project operations comply with safety programs, licensing requirements, and company policy
• Partner with the Principal Low Voltage Designer to ensure operational practices align with design and technical standards
• Own or oversee LV licensing compliance for the team (state licensing, certifications, continuing education)

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent work combination.
• 10+ years of experience in low voltage systems (structured cabling, security, fire alarm, AV, and/or BAS), including field, design, or project delivery experience
• 5+ years of direct people management experience, ideally managing PMs, field supervisors, or technical staff
• Demonstrated track record managing multi-project portfolios, budgets, and P&L-level accountability
• Strong working knowledge of LV codes/standards (BICSI, NFPA, TIA/EIA) sufficient to partner effectively with technical leadership
• Experience managing client relationships at an account/executive level

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or fluency in network engineering/IT infrastructure - valuable given ongoing convergence of LV systems onto IP networks
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification
• Experience scaling a team or department through growth (hiring, structure design, process build-out)
• Familiarity with ERP/PSA tools used for resource and financial management (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint, similar)

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $118,000.00(or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $163,000.00, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this role is eligible for bonuses based on performance metrics.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.