Security Project Manager

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Security Project Manager to oversee security-related projects for a large data center during construction, based at the client site in Red Oak, TX.

You will develop detailed project plans, schedule resources, and ensure compliance with client and company policies while coordinating with the client, general contractor, and internal teams. This role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, staffing, training, and on-site problem solving to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of increasingly responsible management experience in security program management.
• Understanding of security operations.
• Knowledge of business administration and project management principles.
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Use of personal computer and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to synthesize business/financial data and develop solutions.
• Planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• May require regular use of vehicle and frequent travel in the performance of duties.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective leader and member of project teams.
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.

Responsibilities

• Supports management through project planning and coordination to meet commitments on time and within resource limitations.
• Evaluates project status and resource utilization; implements changes as needed.
• Meets regularly with client representatives for status updates; addresses issues; assists in negotiation of client contracts.
• Assists management in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development and retention of staff; coaches and directs project-related work.
• Assists in development and administration of budget in relation to assigned account or site(s).
• Maintains compliance with laws, policies and procedures; ensures staff understand and follow them.
• Authorizes appropriate expenditures within client contract, including equipment and vehicles; maintains inventory and payroll records.
• Prepares staffing schedules for account or site(s) to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs.
• Provides input to company initiatives; assists in resolution of issues.
• Performs tasks of similar nature and scope as required for assigned account or site(s).

Skills

Security program leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Client relationship management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is the global leader in protective services, delivering specialized guarding, advanced technology solutions, and risk management expertise across the pharmaceutical industry. Guided by our mission-to help make your world a safer place-we combine global reach, innovation, and trusted partnerships to deliver tailored security solutions that protect people, facilities, assets, and intellectual property critical to pharmaceutical operations.

The Security Project Manager oversees and drives all security-related project activities for a very large, high-profile data center during its construction phase. This role supports the developing and managing of detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure all contractual and operational security requirements are met on time and within budget. The Security Project Manager partners with the client, general contractor, and internal teams to define security needs, set priorities, and coordinate staffing, training, technology, and equipment deployment. They closely track day-to-day progress on site, resolve issues quickly, and ensure full compliance with Securitas and client policies, while keeping leadership and the client informed through regular status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations. This position is based at a client site in Red Oak, TX.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in investing in our people. When you join Securitas, you'll receive:

• Competitive Salary: $105,000 - $110,000 annually
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 10 accrued vacation days, 4 personal holidays, 6 sick days
  • 401(k) with company match
• Career Growth: Continuous training and leadership development
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a mobile, highly engaged, results-driven team

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Functions may be assigned or modified based on business needs.

1. Supports management through project planning and coordination to meet commitments on time and within resource limitations; with client and management approval, determines requirements, establishes priorities and monitors progress.

2. Evaluates project status and resource utilization; implements changes as needed; reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.

3. Meets regularly with client representatives for status updates; addresses any actual or potential problems; assists in negotiation of client contracts; provides support during client service level changes; supports security planning, assessments and surveys; reviews and updates post orders.

4. Assists management in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development and retention of high caliber staff; acts to ensure that each staff member is treated with dignity and respect; plans, assigns, and directs project-related work; coaches associates, and carries out disciplinary actions, as necessary; supports staff as appropriate in carrying out their respective responsibilities.

5. Assists in development and administration of budget in relation to assigned account or site(s).

6. Assists management in maintaining a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; acts to ensure that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

7. Within scope of client contract, project budget and assigned duties, authorizes appropriate expenditures including equipment, supplies, and vehicles; acts to ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and administers driver training; acts to ensure that there is an adequate inventory of uniforms, radios, and other supplies and equipment; maintains and submits payroll records and other associate and business information.

8. Assists management in preparing and coordinating staffing schedules for account or site(s); acts to ensure that scheduling is handled effectively to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs; reviews Security Officer site reports to verify that post orders and client directions have been satisfactorily followed; personally, inspects posts as part the evaluation of the security staff.

9. Provides input to company initiatives; promptly assists in the resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues.

10. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned account or site(s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of increasingly responsible management experience in security program management.

• Understanding of security operations.

• Knowledge of business administration and project management principles.

• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.

• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.

• Use of personal computer and spreadsheet software.

• Ability to synthesize business/financial data and develop solutions.

• Planning, organizing and leadership skills.

• Oral and written communications skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.

• May require regular use of vehicle and frequent travel in the performance of duties.

• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.

• Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

• Ability to be an effective leader and member of project teams.

• Ability to take initiative and achieve results.

• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.

• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.

If you're a results-driven security professional ready to lead and evolve a global security program in a complex, fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you.

Company Website: https://www.securitasinc.com

Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Security Project Manager / Securitas Security / DALLAS TX / TXDPS License # B01835