Security Project Manager

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of integrated electronic security systems for a gigawatt-data center campus in Saline, Michigan. You will supervise planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover within a highly complex, mission-critical environment.

The role requires 5+ years in security systems and construction/commissioning experience, with strong collaboration across contractors, vendors, and owner reps to meet design, schedule and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing electronic security systems in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large construction projects.
• Experience with commissioning of physical security systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and technical docs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electronic security scope from construction through commissioning, turnover and closeout.
• Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of access control, intercom, visitor management, and security network infra.
• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents to verify design intent and operational requirements.
• Lead FAT, SAT, IST and final commissioning activities.
• Manage punch lists, deficiencies, and corrective actions to completion.
• Ensure project docs: as-builts, test reports, O&M manuals, training materials, turnover packages.

Skills

Security Project Management

Electronic Security Systems

Construction Management

Access Control

Security Systems Integration

Integrated Systems Testing

Schedule Management

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Communication

Project Documentation

Education

PMP certification

ASIS PSP or CPP certification

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

LenelS2

Milestone

Genetec Security Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

Security Project Manager – Data Center Commissioning

Experience: 5+ Years

Industry: Mission-Critical / Data Center Construction

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Security Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale, gigawatt data center campus in Saline, Michigan.

This role will oversee the planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover of integrated electronic security systems within a highly complex mission-critical environment. The Security Project Manager will work closely with general contractors, commissioning agents, design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and owner representatives to ensure security systems are delivered according to design requirements, project schedules, quality standards, and operational expectations.

The ideal candidate combines strong electronic security systems expertise with project management and construction/commissioning experience, particularly within data centers, hyperscale facilities, or other mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the electronic security scope from construction and installation through commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.
• Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of:
• Access Control Systems
• Intercom Systems
• Visitor Management Systems
• Security Network Infrastructure
• Develop and maintain security commissioning schedules and project milestones.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents to verify systems meet design intent and operational requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders related to security systems.
• Lead and coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and final commissioning activities.
• Manage punch lists, track deficiencies, and drive corrective actions through completion.
• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation, including:
• As-built drawings
• Test reports
• O&M manuals
• Training materials
• Turnover packages
• Coordinate security system integration with electrical, mechanical, controls, networking, and other building systems.
• Participate in owner, construction, commissioning, and project coordination meetings.
• Monitor project schedule, cost, quality, safety, and overall execution.
• Support the transition from construction and commissioning into facility operations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing electronic security systems, preferably within data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience with the commissioning of physical security systems.
• Working knowledge of access control platforms such as:
• LenelS2
• Similar enterprise security platforms
• Working knowledge of video management systems such as:
• Milestone
• Genetec Security Center
• Similar VMS platforms
• Understanding of IP networking, low-voltage systems, and structured cabling.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, commissioning teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong project organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting hyperscale or enterprise data center projects.
• Experience working on gigawatt-scale campus developments.
• Knowledge of commissioning standards and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) methodologies.
• PMP certification preferred.
• ASIS PSP or CPP certification is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Core Skills

• Security Project Management
• Electronic Security Systems
• Construction Management
• Access Control
• Security Systems Integration
• Integrated Systems Testing
• Schedule Management
• Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Communication
• Project Documentation

Physical & Site Requirements

• Ability to work on-site at an active data center construction project.
• Ability to walk active construction areas daily.
• Ability to climb ladders and access equipment rooms when required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be comfortable working in an active construction environment while following all site safety requirements.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means ensuring the campus's integrated security systems are installed, tested, commissioned, documented, and turned over on schedule with minimal outstanding deficiencies.

The Security Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating construction, commissioning, security, networking, and operations stakeholders to ensure the facility's security infrastructure is fully functional and ready for operational use.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior Level

Data Centers / Mission Critical / Construction

Employment Type

Full-Time, Contract

Job Function

Project Management

Key Skills

Security Systems | Data Center Commissioning | Project Management | Access Control | CCTV/VMS | Construction Management | Integrated Systems Testing | Microsoft Office