Security Project Manger

Job Description

This is a hybrid technical/project management role. Requirements include: • Security systems knowledge (Genetec, C-Cure) • Fire alarm experience • Installation/project delivery experience • Ability to scope projects, coordinate resources, manage budgets, and oversee installations • Candidate could come from: o Existing Project Management roles or Lead Technician backgrounds looking to move into PM work

Role Overview As the on-site leader for assigned fire / security projects, you will plan, execute, and complete work across hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and closeout. You will balance customer satisfaction with project financial results, coordinate subcontractors and internal team members, and ensure work is completed safely, ethically, and in compliance with applicable codes and legal requirements.

What you'll do

• Lead assigned fire / security projects from planning through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and financial goals are met.

• Perform or delegate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and project closeout tasks as needed.

• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow while maintaining a strong customer relationship.

• Actively pursue change orders and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes on project scope.

• Coordinate communication with customers throughout all project phases and represent. professionally with contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Provide work direction to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and administrators as required.

• Ensure warranty execution is completed properly at substantial completion and throughout the warranty period.

• Oversee material selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedules for assigned projects. Complete project billings accurately and in a timely manner, and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, cost, and gross margin.

• Support site-specific owner / operator training and ensure documentation, manuals, and closeout materials are delivered.

• Attend job progress meetings as required and keep management informed of project status, risks, and changes.

• Ensure work performed complies with state, local, and Federal requirements, as well as safety standards and applicable fire and security codes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

How you'll do it

• Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by keeping project execution disciplined, ethical, and compliant from start to finish.

• Stay close to the work by understanding customer needs, site conditions, contractual scope, and the practical impact of field changes before making decisions.

• Improve every day by using clear problem-solving, timely change management, and accurate reporting to keep projects moving forward.

• Win as one team by coordinating subcontractors, technicians, designers, administrators, and management around the same project goals.

• Use established standards for installation hardware design and software programming, and provide detailed information so customers and subcontractors understand the design and operation.

• Validate complete system functionality by supporting loading, device verification, commissioning, and troubleshooting with subcontractors and other trades.

• Maintain accurate as-built, commissioning, and closeout documentation so project records remain complete and usable.

• Communicate both technical and business-related issues clearly, including progress, billing status, revenue forecasts, and warranty requirements.

• Build long-term working relationships by responding professionally, following through on commitments, and supporting a positive customer experience.

Required

• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school, equivalent military training, or comparable technical background.

• 10 years of experience in the fire / security industry managing a portfolio of projects. Relevant hands-on experience in system design and commissioning of fire / security systems.

• Certification or classroom training and experience with fiber and networks.

• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft programs and databases.

• Ability to act independently and coordinate the work of others on a job site.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.

• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical people.

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Preferred

• Experience managing costs, billings, collections, and monthly revenue and margin forecasts for project portfolios.

• Experience coaching or mentoring fire / security technicians and systems designers on the job.

• Experience delivering site-specific training and preparing project manuals or closeout packages.

Skills and Requirements

This is a hybrid technical/project management role. Requirements include: • Security systems knowledge (Genetec, C-Cure) • Fire alarm experience • Installation/project delivery experience • Ability to scope projects, coordinate resources, manage budgets, and oversee installations • Candidate could come from: o Existing Project Management roles or Lead Technician backgrounds looking to move into PM work

Role Overview As the on-site leader for assigned fire / security projects, you will plan, execute, and complete work across hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and closeout. You will balance customer satisfaction with project financial results, coordinate subcontractors and internal team members, and ensure work is completed safely, ethically, and in compliance with applicable codes and legal requirements.

What you'll do

• Lead assigned fire / security projects from planning through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and financial goals are met.

• Perform or delegate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and project closeout tasks as needed.

• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow while maintaining a strong customer relationship.

• Actively pursue change orders and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes on project scope.

• Coordinate communication with customers throughout all project phases and represent. professionally with contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Provide work direction to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and administrators as required.

• Ensure warranty execution is completed properly at substantial completion and throughout the warranty period.

• Oversee material selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedules for assigned projects. Complete project billings accurately and in a timely manner, and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, cost, and gross margin.

• Support site-specific owner / operator training and ensure documentation, manuals, and closeout materials are delivered.

• Attend job progress meetings as required and keep management informed of project status, risks, and changes.

• Ensure work performed complies with state, local, and Federal requirements, as well as safety standards and applicable fire and security codes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

How you'll do it

• Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by keeping project execution disciplined, ethical, and compliant from start to finish.

• Stay close to the work by understanding customer needs, site conditions, contractual scope, and the practical impact of field changes before making decisions.

• Improve every day by using clear problem-solving, timely change management, and accurate reporting to keep projects moving forward.

• Win as one team by coordinating subcontractors, technicians, designers, administrators, and management around the same project goals.

• Use established standards for installation hardware design and software programming, and provide detailed information so customers and subcontractors understand the design and operation.

• Validate complete system functionality by supporting loading, device verification, commissioning, and troubleshooting with subcontractors and other trades.

• Maintain accurate as-built, commissioning, and closeout documentation so project records remain complete and usable.

• Communicate both technical and business-related issues clearly, including progress, billing status, revenue forecasts, and warranty requirements.

• Build long-term working relationships by responding professionally, following through on commitments, and supporting a positive customer experience.

Required

• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school, equivalent military training, or comparable technical background.

• 10 years of experience in the fire / security industry managing a portfolio of projects. Relevant hands-on experience in system design and commissioning of fire / security systems.

• Certification or classroom training and experience with fiber and networks.

• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft programs and databases.

• Ability to act independently and coordinate the work of others on a job site.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.

• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical people.

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Preferred

• Experience managing costs, billings, collections, and monthly revenue and margin forecasts for project portfolios.

• Experience coaching or mentoring fire / security technicians and systems designers on the job.

• Experience delivering site-specific training and preparing project manuals or closeout packages.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].