Electronic Security Senior Project Manager - Sterling, VA

Diversified•Sterling, VA

16h

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager in Electronic Security Systems (ESS), you oversee project execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction, from initiation through closure. You are accountable for delivering large-scale, complex ESS projects through effective delegation, follow-through, decision-making, subject matter expertise, and coordination of cross-functional teams. The role has direct control over project management activities and provides oversight and direction to internal and external stakeholders. As a primary client interface, the Senior Project Manager develops long-term client relationships and manages expectations, communications, and satisfaction. The role involves delivery and integration of physical security technologies, including CCTV, electronic access control, intrusion detection alarms, and perimeter security solutions. Work includes close coordination with site supervisors, general contractors, end users, clients, and service teams to support project execution, commissioning, training, and closeout. The position regularly involves construction-site work, including potential exposure to hospital and medical facilities. Construction-site safety regulations and PPE requirements apply. Frequent travel by car and occasional air travel are required; local client-site travel within a two-hour drive each way typically accounts for 70–90% of travel, with less than 10% regular remote travel also noted. The posting additionally states that travel up to 25% of the time is required. When not on construction sites, work takes place in normal office conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of project management experience in commercial construction trades and settings, or experience with Electronic Security Systems (ESS).
Ability to follow repeatable processes and participate in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) to improve workflows and best practices.
Experience driving and delivering waterfall schedules to fixed delivery dates while monitoring and controlling projects to meet quality and profitability requirements.
Strong technical abilities and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Client-facing experience and a professional demeanor.
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 travel up to 25% of the time.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
Ability to work regularly on construction sites, comply with site safety regulations, and use PPE when required.
Ability to spend at least 40% of work time on foot, move around construction sites, occasionally climb ladders and stairs, and lift or move materials up to 20 pounds.
Ability to use keyboards, test equipment, and controls required for systems integration installation projects.
Required vision abilities include 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.
Apply expertise in CCTV, electronic access control, intrusion detection alarms, and perimeter security solutions.
Understand construction sequencing and identify, qualify, quantify, and communicate construction-related risks and potential delays.
Collaborate in design reviews and support accurate, comprehensive field documentation across project teams.
Develop schedules and project baselines; identify, qualify, and quantify deviations and clearly communicate impacts to clients.
Coordinate field verification of prospective work sites, confirm readiness, document site conditions, and ensure compliance with quality control requirements.
Monitor project budgets, costs, margins, and financial health; identify financial risks and take corrective action to protect profitability.
Anticipate customer concerns and provide comprehensive solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
Support team members with tasks, problem-solving, and resource coordination as needed.
Partner with the site supervisor to establish and drive the project work plan and schedule.
Coordinate stakeholder activities for system programming and final system checkout.
Plan and oversee security-system commissioning, testing, and documentation to ensure systems are operational, meet design specifications, and are ready for client handover.
Work with the site supervisor, general contractor, and end user to manage a post-substantial-completion punch list and resolve outstanding tasks.
Facilitate project turnover and training sessions with clients and the service team.
Manage project cost, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction throughout project execution.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options
Company HSA and HRA contributions
Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits
Vision plans
Company-paid basic life and AD&D benefits
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Three weeks of PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid maternity leave
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, pet, homeowners, auto, supplemental life and AD&D, and legal services benefits
Commuter benefits