Physical Security Operations Lead - Drive Projects

TEKsystems; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Physical Security Operations Manager in Torrance, CA. The role leads daily Physical Security Services operations, plans workforce needs, and ensures profitable project delivery with top-tier safety standards.

You will collaborate with PM, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and Executives to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and within budget, driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of operations leadership experience within Physical Security, Low Voltage, Construction, Technology Integration, or similar environments.
• 5+ years managing field operations and technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of: Budgeting, Forecasting, Labor utilization, Gross margin management, WIP reporting.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and project specifications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• No clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Physical Security Services organization.
• Develop workforce plans and resource forecasts to maximize technician utilization and productivity.
• Coordinate project staffing, scheduling, and manpower allocation across multiple projects.
• Monitor labor performance, project profitability, gross margins, and WIP reporting.
• Partner with Project Managers and field leadership to support successful project execution.
• Drive operational process improvements, SOP development, and best-practice standardization.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Supervisors, Project Leads, Coordinators, and Technicians.
• Support customer escalations, operational planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote OSHA compliance, workplace safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Project coordination

Budgeting

Forecasting

Labor utilization

Gross margin management

WIP reporting

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Physical Security Operations Manager in Torrance, CA. The role leads daily Physical Security Services operations, plans workforce needs, and ensures profitable project delivery with top-tier safety standards.

You will collaborate with PM, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and Executives to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and within budget, driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.