Security Project Manager

RIGHTECH•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RIGHTECH is seeking a Security Project Manager to manage commercial electronic security projects from kickoff through completion in Louisville, Kentucky. This is a direct-hire position with an ASAP start date; relocation packages are available. The role oversees installation teams, subcontractors, and field technicians, and coordinates schedules, materials, clients, and equipment. Projects involve access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems in commercial and new-construction environments. The Security Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, and vendors; reviews drawings, specifications, and scopes of work; and tracks project progress, budgets, change orders, and timelines. The role ensures installations meet company standards, code requirements, and customer expectations. It also supports commissioning, testing, customer turnover, troubleshooting, and field issues, with hands-on field support during critical installation, programming, and system startup phases when needed. Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Strong understanding of low-voltage systems, access control devices, and IP-based security systems.
Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and construction documents.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Required PPE: hardhat, high-visibility vest, gloves, steel-toed boots, and goggles.
Required tools: basic cabling hand tools.
Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LenelS2, Genetec, and integrated security systems.
Experience managing commercial security or low-voltage projects.

Responsibilities

Manage commercial electronic security projects from kickoff through completion.
Oversee installation teams, subcontractors, and field technicians onsite.
Coordinate project schedules, materials, clients, and equipment.
Manage access control, CCTV/video surveillance, and intrusion detection projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, and vendors.
Review project drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
Track project progress, budgets, change orders, and timelines.
Ensure installations meet company standards, code requirements, and customer expectations.
Coordinate with general contractors and other trades in commercial and new-construction environments.
Conduct project meetings, site walks, and progress updates.
Support system commissioning, testing, and customer turnover.
Help troubleshoot and resolve field issues when needed.
Provide hands-on field support during critical installation, programming, and system startup phases when necessary.
Support onsite technicians with troubleshooting, device installation, and project completion to maintain schedules and quality standards.