Electronic Security Senior Project Manager - PHOENIX, AZ
About The Position
Diversified is hiring a Senior Project Manager in Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to oversee large-scale, complex physical security projects from initiation through closure. The role is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction, and provides direct control over project management activities. The Senior Project Manager coordinates internal and external stakeholders, supports decision-making, delegates work, and communicates with clients, project teams, and executive leadership. As a primary client interface, the Senior Project Manager builds long-term relationships and manages client expectations, communications, and satisfaction. The role requires experience delivering and integrating physical security systems, including CCTV, electronic access control, intrusion detection alarms, and perimeter security solutions. It involves coordinating construction activities, site readiness and verification, design reviews, commissioning, punch-list completion, client training, and project turnover. The position involves frequent travel, primarily by car to local client sites, and regular exposure to construction sites. Employees must follow site safety requirements and typically use PPE. Work may also take place in hospital and medical facilities and in a normal office environment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of project management experience in commercial construction trades and settings or experience with Electronic Security Systems (ESS).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience driving and delivering waterfall schedules to a fixed delivery date while monitoring and controlling projects to meet quality standards and profitability goals.
- Experience in a client-facing role and a pleasant, professional demeanor.
- Strong technical abilities and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Experience working with or for enterprise-level clients.
- Understanding of when and how to use Agile methodologies within a waterfall program while containing schedule risk.
- Solid understanding of PMP methodologies and best practices.
- Ability to follow repeatable processes and participate in Constant Process Improvement (CPI) to improve workflows and best practices.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
- Ability to work around construction-site conditions and comply with general contractor safety regulations; PPE is usually required on job sites.
- Ability to spend at least 40% of the time on one’s feet and move around construction sites.
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs, and lift or move materials up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to regularly use keyboards, test equipment, and controls required for systems-integration installation projects.
- Vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision.
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience with large, complex technical projects within an at-scale program.
- Experience with Electronic Security Systems (ESS).
- Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM).
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of physical security systems by managing implementation, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
- Oversee project cost, quality, and schedule, maintaining direct control of project management activities and providing direction to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage client relationships, expectations, communications, and satisfaction as a primary client interface.
- Apply expertise in CCTV, electronic access control, intrusion detection alarms, and perimeter security solutions.
- Assess construction sequencing and identify, qualify, quantify, document, and communicate construction-related risks and potential delays.
- Collaborate in design reviews to support accurate, comprehensive field documentation across project teams.
- Develop schedules and project baselines, identify and assess deviations, and clearly communicate impacts to clients.
- Coordinate field verification of prospective work sites, check quality-control compliance and readiness, and document site conditions.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and margins; identify financial risks and take corrective action to protect profitability and financial targets.
- Anticipate customer concerns and develop solutions for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Provide on-demand support to team members, including task assistance, problem-solving, and resource coordination.
- Partner with the site supervisor to establish and manage the project work plan and schedule.
- Coordinate stakeholder activities for system programming and final system checkout.
- Plan and manage security-system commissioning, including execution, testing, and documentation, ensuring systems meet design specifications and are ready for client handover.
- Work with the site supervisor, general contractor, and end user to manage and resolve punch-list items after substantial completion.
- Facilitate project turnover and training sessions with clients and the service team.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Company contributions to HSA and HRA accounts.
- Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Three weeks of paid time off, plus company holidays and floating holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid maternity leave.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Homeowners and auto insurance.
- Supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
- Legal services.
- Commuter benefits.
- Competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
