Security Project Manager
About The Position
RIGHTECH is a leading nationwide provider of technical staffing services, and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Security Project Manager in Louisville, KY starting ASAP. This is a direct hire position. The role involves managing commercial electronic security projects from kickoff through completion, overseeing installation teams, subcontractors, and field technicians. The Security Project Manager will coordinate project schedules, materials, clients, and equipment, and serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, and vendors. Responsibilities include managing access control, CCTV/video surveillance, and intrusion detection projects, reviewing project drawings, specifications, and scope of work, and tracking project progress, budgets, change orders, and timelines. The role also ensures installations meet company standards, code requirements, and customer expectations, and involves coordination with general contractors and other trades in commercial and new construction environments. The Security Project Manager will conduct project meetings, site walks, and progress updates, support system commissioning, testing, and customer turnover, and assist with troubleshooting and resolving field issues. Hands-on field support may be required during critical phases of installation, programming, and system startup, as well as supporting technicians onsite to maintain schedules and quality standards. Occasional travel and overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Experience managing commercial security or low-voltage projects
- Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and construction documents
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LenelS2, Genetec, and integrated security systems preferred
- Strong understanding of low-voltage systems, access control devices, and IP-based security systems
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial electronic security projects from kickoff through completion
- Oversee installation teams, subcontractors, and field technicians onsite
- Coordinate project schedules, materials, Client, 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 scope of work
- Track project progress, budgets, change orders, and timelines
- Ensure installations are completed according to 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
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving field issues when needed
- Provide hands-on field support during critical phases of installation, programming, and system startup when necessary
- Support technicians onsite with troubleshooting, device installation, and project completion to maintain schedules and quality standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
