Project Lead Technician (OKC)

Digi Security Systems•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Digi Security Systems is seeking an experienced Project Lead Technician for its Oklahoma City-area operations. The Project Lead owns day-to-day job-site execution, drives installation progress, leads the installation team, and serves as Digi’s on-site representative to the partner. The role requires technical expertise and leadership presence, setting installation standards and delivering a positive partner experience. The Project Lead reports to the Project Manager and has a dotted-line relationship with the Field Superintendent for daily field direction. The role may also cover Field Superintendent duties when assigned. The successful candidate has a strong background installing, servicing, and programming access control, CCTV, and burglary/intrusion alarm systems, with at least five years of experience in the commercial security systems field. Pay depends on experience. The position includes physical work such as moving equipment, working at heights, standing for extended periods, and overhead work. The job description notes that responsibilities may extend beyond those listed as needed to support the partner.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in the commercial security systems field.
Strong background installing, servicing, and programming access control, CCTV, and burglary/intrusion alarm systems.
Current, valid driver's license in the state of application and ability to meet company driving standards.
Ability to lift or move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work from ladders or man lifts at extended heights.
Ability to differentiate colors.
Comfort standing for long periods and performing overhead work for long periods.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day execution on the job site and set and communicate daily installation goals with the team, Project Manager, and Field Superintendent.
Understand and adhere to project timelines and keep labor hours within 10% of budgeted hours.
Receive and track project equipment from the branch Inventory Coordinator and ensure equipment and materials at partner job sites are accounted for.
Professionally install cabling, access control components, CCTV systems, and motion, intrusion, and alarm systems.
Set installation standards by example and hold technicians accountable, keeping team rework tickets within 60 days of completion under 5%.
Ensure project systems are programmed to a high standard and organized to work well for the partner.
Lead a culture of zero reportable safety incidents, file a Job Hazard Analysis for every job, and ensure the team meets safety requirements.
Ensure the project site is cleaned and secured each day before closing work.
Train and mentor technicians on the team.
Serve as Digi’s on-site representative and communicate daily progress and necessary information respectfully to local partner staff, aiming for partner satisfaction scores of 4.8 out of 5 or higher.
Update the Project Manager daily on project progress, revenue goals, labor hours, and issues affecting schedule or budget.
Coordinate field direction with the Field Superintendent.
Complete daily and project close-out documentation on the same day work is done, at a 98% completion rate or better, including as-built drawings, head-end photos, and installation quality pictures.
Cover Field Superintendent duties when assigned by the Project Manager and take on other duties as needed to support the partner.

Benefits

30 hours PTO plus two weeks of vacation accrual; vacation accrual increases to three weeks after the first year of employment.
Nine company-wide paid holidays throughout the year.
401(k) plan with corporate matching.
Full health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
Included life insurance, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Accident and critical illness insurance available for purchase.
Full set of Hilti tools.
Company-paid hand tools and consumables.
Required training and licensing paid for by the company.
Voluntary professional development opportunities.
Company laptop, phone, uniforms, and gear.
Yearly stipend for steel-toed boots and work pants.
Overtime pay.