Data Center Security Project Lead

Securitas Global Clients America; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Security Project Manager for a large, high‑profile data center construction project in Red Oak, TX.

You will drive security planning, staffing, training, technology deployment and on‑site coordination with the client, general contractor, and internal teams to ensure on‑time delivery within budget. The role demands deep experience in security program management, excellent communication, and the ability to lead diverse teams across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of increasingly responsible management experience in security program management.
• Understanding of security operations.
• Knowledge of business administration and project management principles.
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Use of personal computer and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to synthesize business/financial data and develop solutions.
• Planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Supports management through project planning and coordination to meet commitments on time and within resource limitations; with client and management approval, determines requirements, establishes priorities and monitors progress.
• Evaluates project status and resource utilization; implements changes as needed; reviews status reports and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Meets regularly with client representatives for status updates; addresses any actual or potential problems; assists in negotiation of client contracts; supports security planning and surveys; reviews and updates post orders.
• Assists management in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development and retention of high caliber staff; coaches associates and carries out disciplinary actions as necessary; supports staff responsibilities.
• Assists in development and administration of budget in relation to assigned account or site(s).
• Assists management in maintaining a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Within scope of client contract, project budget and assigned duties, authorizes expenditures including equipment, supplies, and vehicles; maintains inventories and payroll records.
• Assists management in preparing staffing schedules for account or site(s); ensures scheduling meets client requirements while controlling labor costs; reviews security officer reports.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Security operations

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Security Project Manager for a large, high‑profile data center construction project in Red Oak, TX.

You will drive security planning, staffing, training, technology deployment and on‑site coordination with the client, general contractor, and internal teams to ensure on‑time delivery within budget. The role demands deep experience in security program management, excellent communication, and the ability to lead diverse teams across disciplines.