Physical Security Project Lead - Data Centers

Harvey Nash Group; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group seeks a Physical Security Project Manager to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of physical security systems across AWS facilities. The role focuses on construction-style project management for data centers and expansions, coordinating with construction teams, engineers, and security vendors to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of construction PM experience and 5+ years in physical security design, with hands-on CCTV, ACS,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years of physical security design/implementation experience.
• Hands-on experience with CCTV, Access Control Systems (ACS), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Understanding of electrical and low-voltage security infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and electrical plans.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security design and installation projects for data centers, facility expansions, and special projects.
• Manage project lifecycle activities including specifications, drawings, budgets, schedules, vendor management, change orders, and closeout.
• Coordinate security system installation, testing, commissioning, quality checks, and operational readiness.
• Partner with construction teams, engineers, security vendors, and AWS stakeholders to ensure project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, vendor performance, installation quality, and project costs.
• Review vendor invoices by validating project completion, equipment orders, and labor costs.
• Provide regular project updates, performance metrics, and status reports to senior management.

Skills

Construction PM

Physical security design

CCTV

ACS

IDS

Electrical infra

Drawings interpretation

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma

PM certifications (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Harvey Nash Group seeks a Physical Security Project Manager to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of physical security systems across AWS facilities. The role focuses on construction-style project management for data centers and expansions, coordinating with construction teams, engineers, and security vendors to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of construction PM experience and 5+ years in physical security design, with hands-on CCTV, ACS,