Security Systems Project Manager

Catalay; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalay is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the management of new projects from studies and proposal preparation through to execution, acceptance, and commissioning. You will coordinate internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and co-contractors to ensure compliance with deadlines, budgets, technical requirements, and contractual commitments.

The two Assistant Project Managers support him/her in the follow-up and execution of projects, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or CS field is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in design and installation of security systems.
• Strong ability to coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project studies, proposals, execution, acceptance, and commissioning.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and co-contractors.
• Monitor deadlines, budget, and technical requirements.
• Prepare and follow up on project documentation and reports.
• Ensure reporting to Site Manager and client representatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Budget tracking

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Scheduling

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field

Job description

The Project Manager oversees the management of new projects, from initial studies and proposal preparation through to execution, acceptance, and commissioning. He/She coordinates internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and co-contractors to ensure compliance with deadlines, budgets, technical requirements, and contractual commitments. The two Assistant Project Managers support him/her in the follow-up and execution of projects.

Main responsibilities

The Project Manager and his/her Assistants are notably responsible for:

• Carrying out preliminary and technical studies as needed
• Preparing and following up on proposals for new projects
• Monitoring secretariat orders related to new projects
• Monitoring material orders and subcontracting services
• Coordinating project execution and ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs, and technical requirements
• Monitoring the execution and acceptance of new projects
• Coordinating the activities of subcontractors and co-contractors
• Organizing additional support as needed to meet imposed deadlines
• Establishing and maintaining "as-built" files
• Drafting operator manuals and required documentation
• Monitoring project progress status and invoicing
• Conducting studies and technical notes on technologies within the scope of the contract
• Conducting studies and orientation notes for new developments and technologies
• Ensuring reporting and communication with the Site Manager and client representatives

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and installation of security systems and technologies, within a commercial, tertiary, or industrial environment
• Strong skills in the management and coordination of technical projects
• Good knowledge of security systems and technologies
• Ability to coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and co-contractors
• Proficiency in monitoring costs, deadlines, purchase orders, and invoicing
• Ability to carry out and analyse technical studies
• Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Results-oriented, with the ability to manage priorities and scheduling constraints