Project Manager, Physical Security

Related•UNAVAILABLE, Illinois

About The Position

Related Affordable is hiring a Project Manager, Physical Security to deliver physical security and technology projects across a multi-site residential portfolio. This is a coordination and delivery role: the Project Manager does not perform hands-on installation and is accountable for project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and site readiness from planning through turnover. The role reports to the Vice President, Facilities. Projects include interior office hardening, video surveillance, electronic access control, intrusion detection, panic/duress devices, intercom, and gate systems. The Project Manager coordinates internal teams, property staff, vendors, and IT/Network teams; manages budgets, schedules, standards, compliance, commissioning, training, and documentation; and transitions completed systems to operations and maintenance programs. Travel of up to 50%, including regular overnight and multi-state travel to portfolio sites, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Security Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of project management experience delivering physical security, low-voltage, or building technology projects.
Working knowledge of IP video surveillance, electronic access control, intrusion/alarm systems, and duress/panic notification technologies.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, device layouts, and specifications.
Proficiency managing budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts across multiple simultaneous projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with corporate, property, vendor, and executive audiences.
Proficiency with project management and productivity tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, Excel, or similar.
Ability to travel up to 50%, including regular overnight and multi-state travel to portfolio sites.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to portfolio sites.
Accountability and reliability, with ownership of projects and outcomes, precision and attention to detail, resilience, proactive problem-solving, and ongoing learning and development.
Ability to foster collaboration and a resident-centered environment through empathy, respect, and cross-functional cooperation.
Commitment to exceeding expectations, leading by example, and providing exceptional service.
Willingness to embrace feedback and continuously improve.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent security installation and retrofit projects in collaboration with Related Security, Operations, Facilities, and other groups.
Conduct site surveys and walk-throughs with vendors, property teams, and internal stakeholders to validate scope and site conditions.
Develop project plans and schedules, track milestones, identify critical-path items, and drive resolution of delays.
Coordinate installation sequencing with property Operations and Facilities to minimize disruption to residents and on-site staff.
Build and manage project budgets, track spending against forecasts, and report variances.
Make scope and cost decisions with awareness of asset budgets, funding sources, and regulatory commitments.
Maintain project documentation, including drawings, device schedules, as-builts, warranties, and O&M manuals.
Provide regular status reports to leadership and property- and asset-management stakeholders.
Ensure installations conform to company security design standards, brand requirements, and system architecture.
Verify compliance with applicable building, electrical, fire, life-safety, and accessibility codes; secure required permits and inspections.
Support compliance with jurisdiction-specific residential security ordinances and lease or legal commitments.
Coordinate with IT/Network teams on IP addressing, VLAN segmentation, bandwidth, storage and retention, and cybersecurity requirements for connected devices.
Lead system commissioning and acceptance testing, including verification of camera fields of view, access-control credentialing, panic-button signal paths, and monitoring-center connectivity.
Deliver or coordinate end-user training for property staff on new systems.
Transition completed systems to operations and service/maintenance programs with complete documentation.