Physical Security System Site Supervisor

Brookfield Global Recruitment Services; University City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Global Recruitment Services seeks a Site Supervisor to lead installation projects in the physical security, fire alarm, and building automation domains. You will manage on-site teams, subcontractors, and project plans, ensuring work aligns with contractual scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, exceptional communication, and hands-on experience with installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of integrated systems.

Qualifications

• College degree, trade school or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees site management of project(s) for timely completion within budget and scope.
• Supervises Project Specialists, Technicians/Installers and subcontractors in the field.
• Mentors, coaches and develops team members; plans, assigns and directs work.
• Coordinates and supervises subcontractors and on-site activities; ensures QA standards.
• Assists in project coordination; recommends scope changes and improvements.
• Identifies project risks and helps implement cost/time control strategies.
• Ensures installation quality in accordance with codes and company standards.
• Installs, programs, tests, repairs, and services security, fire alarm/life safety, and building automation systems.
• Maintains strong customer focus and works under pressure to meet needs.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Customer focus

Communication

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

College degree or trade school

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, programming, system start-up/check-out, certification, and related customer training on assigned Physical Security installation projects. Work with management and administrative project teams to ensure projects are effectively executed within contractual scope, budgeted cost, and time schedules. As a Site Supervisor, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow within the business.

Responsibilities and skills:

• Oversees overall site management of project(s) for successful and timely completion within budget and scope of work as required by the contract. Works with the Project Coordinator to prepare project installation plan and implement job procedures.
• Supervises Project Specialists, Technicians/Installers and subcontractors in the field. May perform managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues; planning, assigning and directing work.
• Helps recruits and hires Project Specialist and Installers. Directly responsible for the performance management of all direct reports.
• Coordinates and supervises subcontractors including directing on-site activities and verifying quality assurance standards.
• Works closely with the Project Coordinator to assist in the overall coordination of specific projects; makes recommendations regarding potential changes in scope and identifies ways to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Identifies potential project risks, communicates to appropriate parties and assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize impact and to control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Responsible for overall quality of the installation in accordance with national and local codes, and company standards.
• Installs, programs, tests, repairs, and services a variety of systems and equipment which may include physical security, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to regularly work under pressure; consistent ability to maintain awareness of, and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Strong supervision skills and installation experience related to building automation systems, electronic security systems; may adapt procedures, processes, tools to meet the more complex requirements of the job.
• Strong field supervision skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions.
• Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; advanced math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
• Frequent visits to jobsites are required. Minimal overnight travel is required. Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly proficient computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Check (QC) experience (advantageous).

Requirements:

• Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
• Minimum Experience: 5 years relevant
• Preferred Experience: (but not required):
• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, and/or building automation