Senior Physical Security Project Manager

Intepros; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intepros is seeking an experienced Senior Physical Security Project Manager to oversee design, installation, and implementation of electronic security systems for data center builds, expansions, and special projects.

You will manage multiple projects through the full lifecycle, collaborate with security integrators, construction teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure systems are properly designed, installed, and ready for operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and/or implementing physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV surveillance.
• 2+ years of program or project management experience leading technical and non-technical teams, preferably involving physical security standards and designs.
• Familiarity with project management, design, and construction software.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security design and system installation for new data centers, facility expansions, and special projects.
• Manage the full physical security project lifecycle, including specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budgets, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Oversee security design-build activities, quality assurance, quality control, and related project processes.
• Attend construction planning meetings and represent physical security project requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to drive project execution and resolve issues.
• Support physical security acceptance, project sign-off, and operational readiness validation for high-security facilities.
• Track and report project performance metrics, including vendor service delivery, post-installation defects, and overall program performance.
• Provide regular project updates, including weekly status reports, to senior program leadership.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, quality standards, and project requirements.

Skills

Physical security design

Access control

Intrusion detection

CCTV surveillance

Project management

Vendor management

Construction coordination

Budgeting

Communication

Job description

Senior Physical Security Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Physical Security Project Manager to oversee the design, installation, and implementation of electronic security systems for new data center construction, expansions, and special projects.

This role will manage multiple projects throughout the full project lifecycle, working closely with security integrators, construction teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure physical security systems are properly designed, installed, and ready for operation. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV surveillance, along with a strong understanding of construction processes and project management.

Why This Role Is Interesting

• Lead physical security projects supporting new data center builds and facility expansions.
• Oversee security system design and installation from initial planning through operational readiness.
• Work cross-functionally with construction teams, security vendors, and technical stakeholders.
• Play an important role in ensuring high-security facilities meet physical security standards and requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead physical security design and system installation for new data centers, facility expansions, and special projects.
• Manage the full physical security project lifecycle, including specifications, drawings, code compliance, vendor management, budgets, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Oversee security design‑build activities, quality assurance, quality control, and related project processes.
• Attend construction planning meetings and represent physical security project requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to drive project execution and resolve issues.
• Support physical security acceptance, project sign‑off, and operational readiness validation for high-security facilities.
• Track and report project performance metrics, including vendor service delivery, post‑installation defects, and overall program performance.
• Provide regular project updates, including weekly status reports, to senior program leadership.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, quality standards, and project requirements.

Invoice and Financial Management

• Review vendor invoices and provide approval recommendations to senior program leadership.
• Validate reported project completion percentages and equipment ordering levels against actual project progress.
• Work with security integrator vendors to obtain supporting documentation and verify invoiced labor amounts.
• Communicate invoice review findings and recommendations to the appropriate program manager.
• Support purchase order and project financial management activities as needed.

Note: This role provides invoice review and approval recommendations; final invoice approval remains with internal leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and/or implementing physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV surveillance.
• Familiarity with defense‑in‑depth security strategies.
• 2+ years of program or project management experience leading technical and non‑technical teams, preferably involving physical security standards and designs.
• Familiarity with project management, design, and construction software.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, elevations, and design/construction documentation across architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and telecommunications disciplines.
• Experience coordinating vendors, managing project timelines, and overseeing installation activities.
• Strong communication, organization, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Work Environment and Travel

• Occasional travel to facilities within a 50‑mile radius of the assigned work location.
• Collaboration with construction teams, security integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and provide regular status updates.