Physical Security Operations Manager

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

Physical Security Operations Manager

Torrance, CA

Organizations rely on physical security infrastructure to protect people, facilities, assets, and business operations. The successful execution of these programs requires strong operational leadership, disciplined project execution, and effective workforce management.

Role Overview

The Physical Security Operations Manager will oversee daily operations, workforce planning, project execution support, financial performance, technician utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

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


• Minimum 7 years of operations leadership experience within Physical Security, Low Voltage, Construction, Technology Integration, or similar environments


• Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with physical security technologies including:
  
  
  • Access Control
  
  
  • CCTV / Video Surveillance
  
  
  • Intrusion Detection
  
  
  • Integrated Security Platforms
  
  


• Experience with Verkada, Brivo, Eagle Eye, Wisenet Wave, Hirsch/Identiv, Avigilon, Milestone, or Ocularis


• Experience with ERP, workforce management, project delivery, or ServiceNow platforms


• Proven track record driving operational efficiency and process improvement initiatives


• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Project Management, and Executive Leadership

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to influence a rapidly growing business unit, directly impact operational performance, and help deliver the physical security solutions organizations depend on every day.

Job Type & Location

Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at: $130,000/year (DOE)


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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

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.