Global Data Center Physical Security Project Manager

Vultr; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan (employer match)

Professional Development Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Remote office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Job summary

Vultr is seeking a highly skilled Physical Security Projects Manager to drive security project portfolios across multiple data center builds and upgrades. You will coordinate architects, general contractors, integrators, and internal teams to keep schedules, gates, and documentation on track.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and experienced coordinating construction or security projects across concurrent sites, with 30–40% travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project coordination or management experience in construction, security, or facilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans.
• Working familiarity with low-voltage, mechanical, and physical security technology and design concepts; knowledge of door hardware, access control system hardware, wiring standards, and installation methods a plus.
• Basic knowledge of access control and video management systems configuration & reporting; manufacturer-specific certifications a plus.
• Strong organization and stakeholder-communication skills; comfort with Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace, and project management tools (MS Project, SharePoint, QuickBase).
• Preferred certifications: SIA CSPM, PMI PMP, CompTia Project+.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the project schedule and design-review gate calendar across the build pipeline.
• Manage early project initiation activities and develop project security scope, schedule, deliverables, and requirements.
• Coordinate vendor and integrator logistics — RFIs, submittals, bid/SOW evaluation, and punch-list tracking across all active builds and upgrades.
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFP/SOW and bid documentation for security systems installation scope; review bid-leveling docs and provide feedback on awards.
• Review security system design documentation for compliance with requirements, standards, and installation guidelines; log issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact for project teams; attend design, PM, OAC, and construction meetings.
• Coordinate construction-security logistics: secure shipping/receiving, chain-of-custody, and storage of high-value equipment.
• Manage documentation, drawings, and gate records; produce status reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct on-site inspections and support final acceptance testing; drive punch-list resolution and close-out.
• Manage lessons-learned reviews, site metrics, and contractor performance; inform stakeholders of budget, schedule, risks, and issues.
• Travel required 30-40% of the time

Skills

Construction project coordination

Security/Access control

Vendor management

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Google Workspace

MS Project

SharePoint

QuickBase

Job description

Vultr is seeking a highly skilled Physical Security Projects Manager to drive security project portfolios across multiple data center builds and upgrades. You will coordinate architects, general contractors, integrators, and internal teams to keep schedules, gates, and documentation on track.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and experienced coordinating construction or security projects across concurrent sites, with 30–40% travel.