Security Projoct Manager III

Equiliem; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off 13 days annually

Paid company holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement plan or company车

Cell phone reimbursement or company‑p­

Paid parental leave

Performance-based incentive plan

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Project Manager to lead small to medium technical projects from award through completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. The role covers planning, scheduling, procurement, field teams, and customer communication, with a focus on data centers and commercial security integration.

You will manage P&L, forecasting, and multi-site projects ($2M–$7M each) while fostering strong customer relationships and delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience in a technical environment.
• Experience with electronic security, fire alarm and life safety, building automation systems, or similar technical systems.
• Strong preference for data center project experience and commercial physical security integration.
• Experience managing scheduling, P&L, cost control, and material and labor forecasting.
• Experience leading field teams, subcontractors, and technical personnel.
• Experience managing customer relationships and project communications.
• Experience overseeing multiple data center projects valued at $2–$7 million per site.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate small to medium projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and cost control measures.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed plans, proposals, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and project documentation.
• Maintain records of status, changes, costs, and material flow for reporting.
• Procure materials, services, and controls for timely project completion.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to stay on schedule and budget.
• Communicate requirements and changes to customers and stakeholders clearly.
• Lead collaboration among customers, project teams, and field personnel.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adapt to changing project conditions and priorities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or trade school equivalent

PMI certification or relevant certifications

Tools

PM tools (MS Project/ Primavera)

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for managing small to medium technical projects from award through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to quality and customer requirements. This customer-facing role oversees project planning, scheduling, financial performance, material and labor forecasting, procurement, field teams, subcontractors, and project documentation. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical expertise and project management experience, with a strong preference for experience in data centers and commercial physical security integration. This position requires strong leadership, financial management, communication, and problem-solving skills to successfully manage multiple project priorities and maintain positive customer relationships.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate small to medium projects of moderate complexity from award through project completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, implementation plans, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Manage project financial performance, including P&L, cost control, labor and material forecasting, and positive cash flow.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed project plans, proposals, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Manage multiple data center and technical integration projects, including projects with values ranging from approximately $2 million to $7 million per site.
• Lead and coordinate field teams, including foremen, project specialists, installers, and subcontractors.
• Communicate project requirements, priorities, schedules, and changes to customers, field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and current records of project status, changes, material flow, schedules, costs, and other information required for internal and external reporting.
• Coordinate the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and controls necessary for timely and cost-effective project completion.
• Monitor project costs and schedules, identify potential risks or delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractor selection and oversee subcontractor performance and work quality.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide responsive, professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate collaboration among customers, project teams, field personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development support to project and field team members.
• Ensure assigned projects meet applicable safety, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction expectations.
• Adapt effectively to changing project conditions, priorities, schedules, and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

• 5-7 years of project management experience in a technical environment.
• Relevant experience with electronic security, fire alarm and life safety, building automation systems, or similar technical systems.
• Strong preference for previous data center project experience.
• Strong preference for commercial physical security integration experience.
• Experience managing project scheduling, P&L, cost control, and material and labor forecasting.
• Experience leading field teams, subcontractors, and technical project personnel.
• Experience managing customer relationships and project communications.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously; experience overseeing multiple data center projects valued at approximately $2 million to $7 million per site is preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with demonstrated experience managing project costs and budgets.
• Strong leadership, team-building, coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and maintain a collaborative working environment.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and customer communication skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification or relevant industry-specific certifications and licenses are preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Education

• College degree, trade school education, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off starting at 13 days annually
• Paid company holidays
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Cell phone reimbursement or company-provided phone, as applicable
• Paid parental leave
• Performance-based incentive plan

Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)

• Full-time, direct-hire position.
• Work is performed primarily within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
• Schedule is flexible based on project demands, with an expectation to generally remain under 50 hours per week.
• Local travel and driving are required to support assigned project sites.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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