Field Project Manager - Security

Description

The company makes thermal management and mission-critical building systems, and works on energy efficiency and decarbonization. Its customers include data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and higher education, and it has been in business for over 140 years.

This is a field role running security projects that are moderately complex and carry medium to high corporate priority. The job centres on keeping schedule, cost, safety, quality and customer expectations aligned from start to finish, and it calls for careful planning, clear communication and disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority, from installation through closeout.
• Scope projects, set up local project offices, and plan how the work will be executed.
• Spot risks, rank the work by priority, and assign resources so projects keep moving.
• Keep schedule, cost, safety, quality and customer satisfaction under control for the full project lifecycle.
• Report project status, progress and expected results to management and customers.
• Manage vendors during installation when needed.
• Monitor spending and installation progress, and change plans and schedules when required.
• Keep financial records in order and support forecasting using internal accounting practices and AIA standards.
• Inspect worksites and confirm workmanship meets company quality standards.
• Answer customer concerns promptly and professionally, and help resolve issues.
• Close projects on time and within scope, with full documentation and clear communication.
• Apply PMI practices across integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement.
• Own project results from kickoff to closeout, with accountability, safety and integrity.
• Stay on site, keep staff and customers informed, and clear obstacles before they hurt delivery.
• Watch financial trends early, review expenditures closely, and turn project performance into accurate forecasts.
• Check workmanship and progress often so quality problems get fixed fast.
• Work with the team, vendors and customer contacts openly, with trust and practical problem solving.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or an associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least 5 years.
• 5 years of project management experience in the security industry or in new construction.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, quality and customer expectations together.
• Experience tracking project finances and reporting status.
• Ability to travel as needed, including daily travel and some overnight stays, up to 25%+ depending on open projects.
• CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager) certification.
• PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification.
• Ability to earn the certification within 6 months of starting the role.

Conditions

Base pay is $88,100 - $121,100, set by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and market data.

The posted range is the target pay for this role. Candidates whose background goes beyond the typical profile may still apply.

Hiring uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, but all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Details are on the About Us tab of the company careers site.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a performance-based bonus covering individual, group and corporate results.
• 15 days of vacation in the first year, paid holidays and sick time.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401K coverage from day one.
• A collaborative team that values diverse perspectives, with on-the-job and cross-training, and a Zero Harm safety policy.
• Employee discounts through The Loop by Perk Spot.