Associate Electronic Security Project Manager

Construction Association of Michigan; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastle Systems is seeking an Associate Electronic Security Project Manager in South Bend, IN. You will support project lifecycles, coordinate teams and subcontractors, and help ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of security integration projects.

You’ll learn to work with integration engineers on access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems, while developing your ability to read security drawings and help prepare proposals and closeout packages.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of foundational experience in electronic security systems or related tech support roles.
• Basic familiarity with security platforms (Lenel, Axis, Verint, DMP, fire alarm systems) is desirable.
• Strong ability to read and interpret security blueprints and electrical/civil drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with tracking lifecycles, schedules, materials, and risk reports.
• Direct ownership of small-scale security integration projects within budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate between i2G team, technicians, subcontractors, and customers for clear communication.
• Maintain project equipment inventory, folders, and updated drawings for closeout packages.
• Support integration engineers as they program electronic security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion).
• Learn to read security system drawings and electrical/civil packages.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Project

SimPro

Smartsheet

Job description

Kastle Systems

Associate Electronic Security Project Manager

US-IN-South Bend

i2G - South Bend, Indiana

Overview

Together, We Enhance Innovation and Growth

i2G specializes in advanced physical electronic security and life safety solutions. I2G has proven experience in surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection systems, biometrics, fence sensors, radars, ground sensors, anti-drone technologies, and more. We excel in design, project management, commissioning, and enterprise technology integrations.

i2G's mission is to provide the products and services that meet our customers' needs to give them a vital advantage in today's market, helping to protect what matters most.

We are seeking an Associate Project Manager to join our team. This introductory project management role is designed for a driven professional eager to grow their career in the Technology Security sector.

The Associate PM will work closely with and support experienced Project Managers in executing large-scale project scopes, while independently managing smaller-scale installations and service deployments. You will help coordinate local engineering, sales, technical teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate is highly organized, an excellent communicator, and ready to take ownership of assigned tasks to ensure stakeholder expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist Project Managers with tracking project lifecycles, maintaining schedules, monitoring material needs, and preparing regular job status and risk mitigation reports.
• Small-Scale Management: Take direct ownership of smaller-scale security integration projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to i2G systems' quality standards.
• Coordination & Communication: Act as a key liaison between the i2G team, technicians, subcontractors, and customers to ensure clear and robust communication.
• Documentation & Quality Control: Maintain accurate project equipment inventory, manage project folders, and assist with updated red-line drawings and final closeout packages.
• Technical Integration: Learn to work with integration engineers, assisting them as they program electronic security systems (including access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV).
• Document Review: Learn to read and interpret basic security system drawings, as well as electrical and civil drawing packages.
• Proposal Assistance: Collaborate with the sales and engineering teams to assist in creating project proposals and change orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-3 years of foundational experience in the electronic security systems industry, construction coordination, or a related technical support role.
• Industry Knowledge: Basic familiarity with electronic security platforms such as Lenel, Verint, Axis, Commend, DMP, and fire alarm systems is highly desired.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to learn and interpret security blueprints, electrical drawings, and civil construction plans.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Experience with project scheduling and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, SimPro, or Smartsheet is a plus.
• Communication & Organizational Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Requirements:
  • Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Valid driver's license required.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Introductory training or certifications in Lenel, Axis, Software House, Verint, or similar security platforms.
  • Interest in pursuing project management certifications such as CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) or PMP is encouraged.