Physical Security Project Manager

EOS
Massachusetts, US

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with project management experience in physical security who can collaborate across global teams and manage technical systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in security project management and a track record of managing large-scale systems
    — “5 years+ in a similar role within a security organization”
  • Professionals skilled in integrated security systems and construction project coordination
    — “Manage end-to-end delivery of physical security construction projects”
  • Individuals who can lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with global standards
    — “Coordinate cross-functional teams including general contractors, security integrators, electricians, architects, engineers, and client stakeholders”

Things to consider

  • This role requires international travel and on-call availability for emergencies
    — “Willing to travel internationally. Available on an on-call basis for emergencies”
  • Candidates must be able to interpret construction drawings and use tools like Bluebeam and Visio
    — “Able to read construction drawings, including 3D (BIM). Bluebeam or applicable experience”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing security systems across diverse environments like healthcare and data centers
    — “Oversee installation and commissioning of enterprise security systems across corporate, data center, healthcare, and critical infrastructure environments”
  • Emphasize leadership in cross-functional teams and project lifecycle management
    — “Coordinate cross-functional teams... and client stakeholders”
  • Showcase ability to enforce global standards and drive design excellence in security systems
    — “Enforces global system standards by driving design and implementation excellence”
  • Demonstrate experience with project budgeting and cost-saving strategies
    — “Monitor project budgets, controlled costs, and identified opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings”
  • Include expertise in automated security systems and vendor management in your resume
    — “Knowledge and aptitude of automated / integrated security systems and concepts”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • established and led enterprise-capable project management office
  • managed end-to-end delivery of physical security construction projects
Typical background
project managementsecurity systemsconstruction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementSecurity SystemsConstruction ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementRisk ManagementTeam Coordination

Preferred

Enterprise Security SystemsMulti-domain Architecture

About the role

Original posting from EOS

OUR COMPANY:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This role requires a unique combination of security, construction, project  management, and leadership skills in the design and coordination of security systems and technology projects, to protect client assets.  The Security Project Manager must think holistically about security systems and  how they impact the employee and visitor experience. This role will drive standards,  modernization, and lifecycle initiatives through expert management  of security vendors to meet stakeholders’ expectations. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish and lead enterprise-capable project management office.

Develop, track, and maintain reporting of budgets, schedules, and written analysis of all assigned projects.

Work collaboratively with Global Facilities, Information Services (IT), Indirect Procurement, and vendors to create project SOW.

Manages RFP process for security components for all assigned projects.

Enforces global system standards by driving design and implementation excellence.

Manage end-to-end delivery of physical security construction projects, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and perimeter security systems.

Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure on-time and within-budget project completion.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including general contractors, security integrators, electricians, architects, engineers, and client stakeholders.

Oversee installation and commissioning of enterprise security systems across corporate, data center, healthcare, and critical infrastructure environments.

Conduct site assessments, reviewed construction drawings, and validated security design compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

Manage project risks, change orders, procurement activities, and vendor performance throughout all phases of construction.

Develop and maintained project schedules, milestone tracking, status reporting, and executive-level communications.

Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and organizational security standards.

Direct testing, commissioning, and turnover activities, including system acceptance, documentation, and end-user training.

Monitor project budgets, controlled costs, and identified opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.

Facilitate stakeholder meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution to maintain project momentum and customer satisfaction.

Manage multiple concurrent security construction projects ranging from small site upgrades to large-scale capital initiatives.

Collaborate with security operations teams to ensure seamless integration between physical security systems and operational requirements.

Establish quality assurance processes and performed field inspections to ensure installation accuracy and adherence to specifications.

Support strategic planning efforts by providing project forecasting, capacity planning, and construction portfolio reporting.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Demonstrates sound judgment and effective time management.

Must have 100% credibility, objectivity, and respect across all parts of the business.

Ability to collaborate with other management groups (IT, HR, Finance, Legal)

Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate and introduce new ideas.

Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of security operations and procedures

Knowledge of security systems operations

Coordinates repairs with vendors as needed.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional team.

Able to read construction drawings, including 3D (BIM)

Available on an on-call basis for emergencies

Willing to travel internationally.

Professional Expertise/ Knowledge          

Bachelor’s degree is preferred although combination of work experience and education may be accepted.

Project budgeting experience for small to large scale projects

Strong IT and systems architecture knowledge

Experience         

5  years+  in a similar role within a security organization

Working knowledge of MS Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio; SharePoint)

Strong and effective written and verbal communications skills, including presentations.

Knowledge and aptitude of automated / integrated security systems and concepts

Bluebeam or applicable experience

Servicenow or similar system knowledge

Skills     

Strong working knowledge around access control and video surveillance

High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Windows (All)

Service-oriented/customer-driven approach

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

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The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws. 

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor. 

Pay Range$98,000—$105,000 USD

Source: EOS careers

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