Senior Consultant

Guidepost Solutions LLC•Washington, DC

4d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports our Physical Security Practice Group to address the needs of our client base, primarily in the Washington, D.C. market. This exciting position interfaces directly with our clients and will deliver security systems technology design and project management services. This position is expected to lead large complex projects throughout the project lifecycle while managing multiple stakeholders to coordinate activities.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of project management experience, or ten (10) years of project management experience.
Experience delivering physical security design and project management services to an organization or end user.
Project management expertise across the full lifecycle
Extensive knowledge of physical security operations and technology design, including electronic security systems such as access control, intercom communications, electronic surveillance, and alarm monitoring
Strong communications skills, ability to communicate with clients Senior Leadership (Senior Directors and Vice President level stakeholders)
Commitment to ethical and transparent work

Nice To Haves

CPP, PSP, and/or PMP certifications a plus
Understanding of a project management life cycle, with an ability to read and understand proposals and develop preliminary project plans (tasks, timeframes, deliverables)
Familiarity with the architectural design/construction process (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration)
Strong communications skills, ability to communicate with client Senior Leadership including Senior Director and Vice President level stakeholders
Highly proficient in Office 365
Working knowledge in Bluebeam design software

Responsibilities

Lead individual projects and project teams in low-voltage system project management, including design, implementation, construction administration, and commissioning.
Meet client budget, quality control, and scheduling requirements across all phases.
Track project-related issues, follow up with project team members on status, and identify barriers to resolution — developing strategies to overcome them.
Perform technology security assessments and develop prioritized improvement plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer relations, including maintaining customer satisfaction metrics and responding to client inquiries and technical/end-user questions.
Communicate effectively with client Senior Leadership, including Senior Director and Vice President-level stakeholders.
Support team members managing similar projects.
Partner with Physical Security Practice Group leadership on financial goals, including revenue attainment and project profitability objectives.