Security Project Manager

Wachter, Inc.
Toronto, Canada
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with hands-on low-voltage construction project management experience who have successfully led security systems projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on low-voltage construction experience and a track record of managing security systems projects.
    — “This position is responsible for managing electronic security projects from initial planning through final completion”
  • Individuals who have managed the full project lifecycle from bid to closeout, including permits and inspections.
    — “This role is a fit if you have worked on the contractor side of low voltage projects and know how a job moves from bid to closeout”
  • Candidates with financial management experience and the ability to oversee P&L responsibilities for projects.
    — “Oversee project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, cost controls, and Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility”

Things to consider

  • The role requires travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area as needed, which may impact work-life balance.
    — “Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area as needed”
  • Candidates with IT infrastructure or network administration experience may not be a match for this role.
    — “This role is NOT a fit if your experience is mainly in IT infrastructure or network administration”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with submittals, permits, and inspections in your resume and interview responses.
    — “know how a job moves from bid to closeout: submittals, purchase orders, permits, inspections, and billing”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage subcontractors and field teams, as this is a key requirement.
    — “Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and field installation teams”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of security systems like CCTV and access control in your application materials.
    — “Proven experience managing CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and integrated security projects”
  • Showcase your financial management skills with specific examples of managing project budgets.
    — “Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and financial performance”
  • Include any relevant manufacturer certifications or security credentials in your resume.
    — “Manufacturer certifications or industry-specific security credentials”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful completion of security projects
  • on-time and within-budget delivery
Typical background
5+ years of project management experience in security or low-voltage industries

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementFinancial AcumenCustomer Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementProcurementSubcontractor Management

Preferred

Low Voltage Project Lifecycle

Stack & domain

CCTVAccess ControlIntrusion DetectionProject ManagementBudget ManagementSchedulingRisk ManagementProcurementInstallationCommissioningCloseoutSubmittalsPurchase OrdersPermitsInspectionsBillingProject LifecycleLow VoltageConstructionLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingElectronic SecurityFire AlarmElectrical

About the role

Original posting from Wachter, Inc. via Lever

Wachter is accepting applications for a Security Project Manager to support our growing operations throughout the Greater Toronto Area. This position is responsible for managing electronic security projects from initial planning through final completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Wachter has been family-owned since 1930 and is a nationwide leader in electrical, data technologies, security systems, networking, automation, and communications. We are committed to delivering exceptional service while providing employees with opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.

Position Summary::

The Security Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and integrated security projects. This individual will maintain full ownership of project planning, financial performance, scheduling, manpower coordination, subcontractor management, procurement, installation oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.

This role is NOT a fit if your experience is mainly in IT infrastructure or network administration (routing, switching, servers, or help desk), or in project management outside the low voltage and construction industry. Those are valuable skills, but they are not what this position needs.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong financial acumen, excellent customer relationship skills, and a successful track record of delivering complex security projects on time and within budget.

This role is a fit if you have worked on the contractor side of low voltage projects and know how a job moves from bid to closeout: submittals, purchase orders, permits, inspections, and billing. Understanding of project lifecycle of a traditional LV project is a plus!  

Responsibilities::

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Manage electronic security projects from award through final completion.

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Oversee project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, cost controls, and Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility.

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Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure successful execution and on-time delivery.

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Coordinate labor resources, subcontractors, materials, and equipment required for project completion.

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Manage procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of materials.

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Lead project kickoff meetings and ongoing project status meetings.

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Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

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Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope requirements.

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Manage project documentation, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation.

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Oversee system installation, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance processes.

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Monitor project quality, safety, and compliance with company standards and applicable codes.

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Identify and resolve project risks, scheduling conflicts, and operational challenges.

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Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across project operations.

Qualifications::

  • 5+ years of project management experience within the security, low-voltage, fire alarm, electrical, or related industries.
  • Proven experience managing CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and integrated security projects.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and field installation teams.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area as needed.

Preferred Qualifications::

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
  • Experience with enterprise security platforms and integrated security solutions.
  • Knowledge of construction project delivery methodologies and best practices.
  • Experience working within retail, commercial, industrial, healthcare, or mission-critical environments.
  • Manufacturer certifications or industry-specific security credentials.

We're looking for motivated individuals who are ready to build a long-term career with a company that values hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Join Wachter and become part of a family-owned organization that has been delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions since 1930.

Wachter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Wachter, Inc. careers (Lever)

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