Senior Associate, Security (Project Manager) - NJ

Legence • Madison, NJ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers. AMA Group is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Security Project Manager who will be responsible for managing all project activities for our Access Control and Video Surveillance projects. This position will be client interfacing, responsible for all parts of project delivery, involved technically, and responsible for leading and managing all internal resources on each project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; Security Systems Design certification of CPP is preferred
• 10+ years of experience with access control, turnstile integration, surveillance, and visitor management designing, planning, and project management
• Understanding of door hardware (mortise locks, electrified strikes, magnetic locks) and ability to coordinate detailed requirements with architect or door hardware professionals
• Thorough familiarity with blueprints and development of construction documentation
• Resource management in the development of construction documents and RFPs
• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency
• Basic knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project

Nice To Haves

• Security Systems Design certification of CPP is preferred

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to develop Access Control and Video Surveillance criteria and assist with providing recommendations to clients and project teams
• Develop drawings and specifications for security system schematics inclusive of rise diagrams, access control devices, video surveillance devices, visitor management systems, and equipment room space requirements using AutoCAD and Revit
• Design and coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines; interface with clients and construction industry contractors
• Document and compile design criteria
• Coordinate door hardware requirements with project team members
• Prepare Security System documentation and RFP packages
• Write CSI format specifications for Security Systems
• Organize, lead, and prepare detailed meeting minutes for security coordination meetings

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees