Project Manager Access Control & CCTV

Titan Electric•Duluth, GA

About The Position

The Security Systems Project Manager manages commercial low-voltage security projects involving Access Control, CCTV/Video Surveillance, structured cabling, electrified locking hardware, and related network infrastructure from planning through installation, programming, testing, commissioning, and closeout. The role combines project management with technical expertise in how systems are installed, wired, programmed, integrated, tested, and troubleshot in commercial environments. This position serves as a technical and project-management resource for field teams and office leadership, supporting project execution, technical capability, and security-system expertise across the Low Voltage division. Work may take place on active construction sites and requires travel between job sites as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; equivalent relevant industry experience may substitute for formal education.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible commercial electronic security or low-voltage experience involving Access Control, CCTV/Video Surveillance, or related systems, including responsibility for coordinating projects, field activities, technical execution, or project teams.
Demonstrated experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and testing Access Control and Video Surveillance systems.
Proficient programming experience with Access Control and CCTV systems.
Strong knowledge of electrified locking hardware, cameras, security devices, wiring, and system installation.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, security drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project scope documents.
Working knowledge of IP networking concepts applicable to electronic security systems, including TCP/IP, IP addressing, Power over Ethernet (PoE), switches, VLAN concepts, network connectivity, and basic network troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and understanding of IT/data closet build-out requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar security-system equipment and develop effective solutions.
Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, customers, and field activities.
Strong Access Control and Video Surveillance technical knowledge, including programming and commissioning capabilities.
Understanding of IP-based security systems and their interaction with data networks.
Ability to troubleshoot at the device, wiring, network, and system level and translate technical issues into clear direction for field personnel and customers.
Strong project ownership and follow-through; ability to balance hands-on technical problem-solving with project-management responsibilities.
Ability to work effectively with technicians, foremen, project teams, customers, vendors, and leadership.
Proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with project-management and scheduling software and ability to learn company-specific project, accounting, and documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Business, or a related field.
Prior formal project-management experience; demonstrated leadership of complex commercial security-system installations and project execution may substitute for formal project-management experience.
Experience estimating or quoting Access Control, CCTV, and security-system projects.
Knowledge of project scheduling, cost tracking, change management, procurement, and project closeout.
Manufacturer certifications or formal technical training.
Experience with or certifications in Avigilon, Salto, Galaxy, Axis, Verkada, Genetec, LenelS2, Software House C-CURE, Milestone, or other recognized enterprise Access Control, Video Surveillance, and security-system manufacturers or platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned Access Control, CCTV/Video Surveillance, structured cabling, and related low-voltage security projects from turnover through completion.
Review project scope, specifications, drawings, schedules, and contract requirements.
Develop project plans and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, manufacturers, and schedules.
Monitor project progress, costs, labor utilization, material requirements, and schedule performance.
Coordinate with customers, general contractors, vendors, manufacturers, field personnel, and internal stakeholders.
Identify project risks, technical challenges, scope changes, and field conditions that could affect cost or schedule.
Support estimating and quoting; develop, price, document, and track change orders; and maintain cost-to-complete information and project forecasts.
Maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change documentation, testing records, closeout information, and as-built requirements.
Ensure projects meet contractual, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
Provide technical oversight for installation, troubleshooting, repair, programming, configuration, and testing of Access Control and Video Surveillance systems.
Understand and coordinate the operation, wiring, installation, and troubleshooting of electrified locking hardware, cameras, security systems, and associated devices.
Diagnose system or device issues and develop practical solutions for unfamiliar equipment or field conditions.
Program and configure Access Control and CCTV systems.
Review and interpret blueprints, specifications, wiring diagrams, device schedules, and project scope requirements.
Coordinate security-system requirements with telecom and data-network infrastructure and provide technical oversight of structured cabling installations.
Understand and coordinate IT closet build-outs and associated requirements.
Support technicians and field leaders with troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and technical problem-solving.
Coordinate system testing, commissioning, customer demonstrations, punch-list completion, and turnover.
Travel between job sites as required.