Electronic Security Project Assistant: Path to PM

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Electronic Security) to join its growing project team. You will support seasoned Project Managers on electronic security deployments across data center environments, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems, while developing toward a full PM role.

The role emphasizes coordinating schedules, budgets, and documentation, with involvement in field verification, design reviews, and training handoffs to clients and services teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a general construction setting as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, or Project Engineer
• Commercial Construction Project experience
• Desire to become a Project Manager
• Knowledge of project scheduling and budgeting; Experience with electronic security systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion detection)
• Experience working with material ordering or vendor coordination

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the execution of electronic security projects from kickoff through completion.
• Assist with managing project schedules, budgets, scope, deliverables, and documentation.
• Coordinate daily project activities, including technician task assignments, scheduling, engineering deliverables, programming, and CAD documentation.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in client and internal project meetings while providing project updates and status reports.
• Track labor, material, and equipment costs to help maintain project profitability and budget compliance.
• Maintain and update project schedules, timelines, and project records.
• Conduct site visits and field verification to identify project requirements, risks, and potential issues.
• Coordinate design reviews and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and field-ready.
• Support system programming, commissioning, testing, and final system turnover activities.
• Develop and manage punch lists, closeout documentation, and project turnover packages.
• Assist with coordinating training and project handoff to clients, service teams, and sales organizations.
• Help drive continuous improvement by following and enhancing established project management processes and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and key project stakeholders.
• Provide clear, timely, and professional written and verbal communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage expectations and proactively identify, communicate, and resolve project issues.
• Coordinate activities across Account Executives, Directors, Engineers, Technicians, Subcontractors, and Client teams.
• Escalate risks and roadblocks appropriately to keep projects on track.
• Assist in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor project status, staffing, schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Support financial tracking, billing accuracy, and project reporting.
• Demonstrate accountability, responsiveness, and strong follow-through.
• Serve as a trusted partner to clients and internal stakeholders while contributing to high customer satisfaction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Desire to grow into a full Project Manager role.
• Ability to balance competing priorities including schedule, budget, scope, quality, and client satisfaction.

Skills

General construction experience

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

CAD documentation

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Electronic Security) to join its growing project team. You will support seasoned Project Managers on electronic security deployments across data center environments, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems, while developing toward a full PM role.

The role emphasizes coordinating schedules, budgets, and documentation, with involvement in field verification, design reviews, and training handoffs to clients and services teams.