Low Voltage Project Manager

TEKsystems; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead low-voltage and security projects across Iowa. You will manage the full lifecycle from award to closeout, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, vendors and customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes access control, CCTV, structured cabling and integrated security platforms, with a focus on safety, compliance and quality across multiple active projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in commercial security, low-voltage, or construction industries.
• Projects range from $100,000 to multi-million-dollar installations.
• Ability to read construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial security and low-voltage projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, resource plans, and material procurement timelines.
• Coordinate security technicians, installers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings and scopes to ensure requirements are met.
• Conduct kickoff meetings, customer updates, and project closeout meetings.
• Track financial performance, labor, and change orders; forecast needs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and building codes.
• Collaborate with sales/operations/engineering for customer satisfaction and delivery.
• Manage project documentation and turnover packages.

Skills

Security Systems

Project Management

Access Control

CCTV / Video Surveillance

Structured Cabling

Low Voltage

Construction Management

Budget Management

Change Order Management

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

Low Voltage Project Manager *Iowa Market (Des Moines, West Des Moines, Altoona, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding areas)*

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial security, low-voltage, and technology infrastructure projects throughout Iowa. This individual will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle from project award through closeout while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in access control, video surveillance, structured cabling, and integrated security solutions, with the ability to coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial security and low-voltage projects simultaneously from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, resource plans, and material procurement timelines.
• Coordinate security technicians, low-voltage installers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure project requirements are executed accurately.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings, customer updates, progress reviews, and project closeout meetings.
• Track project financial performance, labor utilization, budget adherence, change orders, and forecasting.
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and applicable building codes.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and field leadership teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Manage project documentation, as-built drawings, closeout packages, testing reports, and customer handoff processes.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities for access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience within the commercial security, low-voltage, structured cabling, technology infrastructure, or construction industry.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $100,000 to multi-million-dollar installations.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Access Control Systems
  • CCTV / Video Surveillance
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Integrated Security Platforms
  • Structured Cabling Infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software platforms.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification or actively pursuing PMP certification.
• Experience with security platforms such as Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, CCURE, Honeywell, Brivo, Bosch, Milestone, or similar enterprise security systems.
• Experience supporting data center, healthcare, education, manufacturing, commercial office, industrial, or mission‑critical construction projects.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards, fiber optic infrastructure, and low-voltage technology deployments.
• BICSI, NICET, OSHA 10/30, or other industry‑recognized certifications.
• Experience managing projects for enterprise clients or large-scale commercial construction environments.

Skills

• Security Systems
• Project Management
• Access Control
• CCTV / Video Surveillance
• Structured Cabling
• Low Voltage
• Construction Management
• Budget Management
• Change Order Management
• Customer Relationship Management

Experience Level

Senior / Expert Level

Ideal Candidate Profile

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.