Commercial Security Project Lead

NCS Network Cabling Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Network Cabling Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Project Manager to lead commercial security projects from planning through completion in Houston. You will oversee schedules, budgets, field personnel, subcontractors, and client communications to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and low-voltage systems, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial security project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience managing security technicians, subcontractors, materials, schedules, and project resources.
• Experience working with general contractors, customers, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, security system drawings, scopes of work, specifications, and BOMs.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, documentation, and customer expectations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to use project management software and mobile technology.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction/field environments.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial security projects from kickoff through final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate security technicians, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and project resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings, site walks, customer meetings, and progress meetings.
• Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate material procurement and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor project progress, labor, costs, quality, and schedule performance.
• Identify and resolve project issues, risks, delays, and scope concerns.
• Coordinate the installation and deployment of commercial security systems, including: Access control, CCTV and video surveillance, Security cameras, Card readers and credentialing, Intercom and entry systems, Security head-end equipment, Low-voltage cabling and infrastructure.
• Coordinate testing, programming, commissioning, punch lists, and customer acceptance.
• Provide leadership and direction to field technicians and subcontractors.
• Monitor field productivity, workmanship, safety, and compliance with project specifications.
• Manage change orders and customer-requested scope changes.
• Review daily reports, timekeeping, material usage, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with Estimating and Operations to address scope, cost, and project risks.
• Ensure accurate as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Lead project closeout and obtain required customer approvals and sign-offs.
• Maintain strong customer and contractor relationships throughout the project.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial security project management

Access control

CCTV/video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Low-voltage systems

Project scheduling

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Reading construction drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NCS Network Cabling Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Project Manager to lead commercial security projects from planning through completion in Houston. You will oversee schedules, budgets, field personnel, subcontractors, and client communications to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and low-voltage systems, with travel to project sites as needed.