Security Project Delivery Lead

Instrata; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Instrata is seeking a Security Project Manager to lead complex electronic security projects from concept to completion. You will coordinate with clients, field operations, engineering, subcontractors, and leadership to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You bring 5+ years of experience with access control, CCTV, intrusion, and integrated security systems, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Travel throughout Virginia and Maryland is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing electronic security or technology infrastructure projects.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, intrusion, and integrated security systems.
• Experience with enterprise security platforms (e.g., Avigilon, Genetec, LenelS2, Milestone).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of construction processes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple electronic security projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and procurement timelines.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to protect scope, schedule, and cost.
• Conduct kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and closeout activities.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and maintained throughout the lifecycle.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers and manage expectations.
• Foster proactive communication and exceptional customer service.
• Identify opportunities for additional services or future projects.
• Oversee budgets, labor, materials, subcontractors, and overall profitability.
• Review costs, forecast expenses, and ensure timely invoicing and closeout.
• Lead field supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, and project support staff.
• Coordinate labor and scheduling to meet milestones.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and safety.

Skills

Security project management

Electronic security systems

Access control

Video surveillance

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

PMP / industry certs

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

Smartsheet

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

Smartsheet

Job description

Instrata is seeking a Security Project Manager to lead complex electronic security projects from concept to completion. You will coordinate with clients, field operations, engineering, subcontractors, and leadership to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You bring 5+ years of experience with access control, CCTV, intrusion, and integrated security systems, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Travel throughout Virginia and Maryland is expected.