Program Manager - Data Center Construction Security

First Coast Security•Saint Louis, MO

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

First Coast Security (FCS) is seeking a Program Manager to lead a security project management program for one of its largest enterprise clients. The client is constructing new, high-security data center campuses across several states, and FCS manages the project management to ensure these builds stay on track. The Program Manager will lead a team of project managers deployed to active construction sites, act as the primary point of contact with the client's senior program leadership, and be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the program. This role involves setting priorities across sites, maintaining the program schedule, and managing the client relationship, offering significant autonomy and accountability.

Requirements

7+ years managing large construction, data center, or capital projects, with direct ownership of schedule, budget, and vendor performance.
Proven track record leading teams across multiple locations simultaneously.
Strong client-facing presence, with the ability to independently manage a senior client relationship.
Working knowledge of electronic physical security systems (access control, intrusion detection, camera surveillance) and their installation.
Fluency with construction drawings and standard project management software.
Based in the St. Louis metro area or willing to relocate.
Ability to travel occasionally to active sites (up to approximately 20%).

Nice To Haves

Experience on data center or other mission-critical facility builds.
PMP certification.
Hands-on experience with Lenel or comparable enterprise access control platforms.
Experience managing contract or embedded staff on behalf of a large enterprise client.
Military, law enforcement, or security industry background.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of the security project management program across multiple client sites in Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri.
Manage a team of on-site project managers, including assignments, priorities, quality of work product, and performance.
Set the program's reporting rhythm and maintain clear records for client and executive review.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client's senior security program leadership.
Track schedules, staffing, and risk across all sites, proactively identifying and addressing potential problems.
Support invoice review and purchase-order tracking, validating project progress against billed amounts and making recommendations.
Own the operational backbone of the program: onboarding, scheduling, and time-off coordination for the project management team.
Coordinate time off through FCS as the prime contractor and ensure required advance notice reaches the client's program lead.