Senior Physical Security Project Manager

ZBeta Consulting, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ZBeta Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Physical Security Project Manager accountable for leading design and project management across North America on complex security initiatives.

You’ll guide projects from initiation through design completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, and schedules in a remote-forward environment. The role requires business acumen, strong leadership, and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably with external clients on complex, aggressively scheduled data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Detailed knowledge of access control system hardware, wiring standards/practices, installation methods, and programming requirements.
• Proficiency with Lenel OnGuard; certification in S2 or Lenel is a plus; strong MS Office skills.
• Experience with Project management tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, and QuickBase; familiarity with Studio and Bluebeam a plus.
• Ability to lead complex projects, manage priorities, and communicate effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify project schedule, scope, and oversee security design and implementation per client requirements.
• Manage initiation activities and develop project security scope, schedule, deliverables, and requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling, status, and tracking of tasks, issues, and deliverables; prepare RFP documents for security systems installation.
• Review designs for compliance with requirements and standards; ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

MS Project

SharePoint

QuickBase

Studio

Bluebeam

Job description

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Senior Physical Security Project Manager
Fully Remote Remote Project Management

ZBeta is a world-class physical security design, consulting, and managed services firm that partners with some of the most dynamic, high-profile organizations and individuals in the world. We leverage a Data-Driven, Technology-Led, Human-Centered approach in order to help our clients architect and engineer superior physical security solutions, implement them seamlessly, and operate them at peak efficiency. ZBeta prides itself on its level of technical expertise but remains independent and product-agnostic. Our highly experienced team brings decades of security expertise, diverse organizational perspectives, and proven best practices to every project and customer. It is our meticulous attention to detail, and our ability to deliver at scale that positions us to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Our primary goal is to redefine the standards of professional security, equipping our clients with innovative tools to master today’s challenges and fortify against tomorrow's risks. By consistently delivering exceptional solutions and pioneering advancements in the security field, we can exceed expectations and set new standards of excellence in pursuing our vision.

You are a forward-thinking strategic partner with a passion for enhancing security measures and fostering community resilience. You excel in fast-paced settings where your leadership abilities can catalyze meaningful transformation. You thrive in a workplace culture that is:

• Strives for Excellence
• Reliable
• Detail Oriented
• Adaptable
• Highly Organized
• Client Obsessed
• Curious
• Resilient

Does this sound like you? If so, join us in our mission to redefine security standards and make a lasting difference in our community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Senior Project Manager, Design, you will lead the planning and design phases of multiple, complex physical security projects throughout North America. You will serve as the primary project manager from project initiation through design completion, ensuring projects remain aligned with client objectives, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

This role requires a unique combination of business acumen, communication, leadership, strategy development, tactical ability, and project management skills. You are a resourceful, knowledgeable, and self-motivated security professional who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Growth Minded: Strong self-awareness of strengths and development areas with a curiosity and appetite for change and innovation
• Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with critical thinking driven by data
• Collaborative: Ability to solicit and understand multiple perspectives
• Evaluative: Ability to evaluate outputs rigorously to ensure consistent excellence in delivery
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to think proactively about the future of the business and relate current business activities to desired outcomes

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Identify project schedule, scope parameters, and oversee security design and implementation per client design requirements and standards.
• Manage early project initiation activities and develop project security scope, schedule, critical deliverables, and requirements.
• Manage scheduling, status, and tracking of critical project tasks, issues, and deliverables.
• Prepare, issue, and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for security systems installation scope.
• Evaluate RFP responses and prepare evaluation reports, to include evaluation criteria, scoring, and recommendation details.

Design

• Perform security site evaluations of potential client properties and review proposed design concepts.
• Apply client system design standards to in-progress site design, collaborate with client owner and user group stakeholders to define use cases and verify functional requirements, and produce a security functional specification for the project.
• Review all security system design documentation for compliance with published security requirements, technical standards, and installation standards.
• Redline documentation with corrections and log issues, as required.

Client Relationship

• Accountable for keeping clients informed of project status, including budget, schedule, issues, etc., and managing the client's expectations around the project design through individual and project team member communication.
• Serve as a primary security point of contact for project teams and stakeholders.
• Attend regular project design, project management, Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC), and construction meetings.
• Manage site activation activities for physical security amongst project parties and stakeholders to drive schedule, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate with ZBeta design resources to develop the complete scope of work documents for security systems procurement and installation.

Documentation

• Produce project status and issues reports and meet with client stakeholders weekly to review and resolve high-priority project issues.
• Log all instances of issue resolutions that constitute exceptions to the published client security requirements to facilitate effective requirements exceptions reporting and/or requirement document updates.

Quality Control

• Review security system designs for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with client standards.
• Coordinate internal quality assurance reviews prior to client delivery.
• Verify design deliverables are complete, coordinated, and ready for procurement.
• Ensure project documentation meets ZBeta quality standards and established design methodologies.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to enhance future project delivery.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'll NEED

• Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in consulting with external clients on complex, aggressively scheduled data center projects
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge:
  • Detailed knowledge of access control system hardware, wiring standards/practices, installation methods, and programming required
• Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Lenel OnGuard, with experience performing basic programming functions, is a plus. Certification in either S2 or Lenel Access Control Systems is preferred.
  • Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
  • Proficiency in Studio and Bluebeam is a plus
  • Proficiency in project management tools, such as MS Project, SharePoint, and QuickBase
• Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple competing priorities
  • Demonstrated excellence in communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form
  • Demonstrated ability to identify critical path activities, prioritize tasks and deliverables, and realize consistent progress
  • Ability to influence and drive accountability across teams without direct authority
  • Ability to coach and support project team members

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications
• ZBeta is a remote-first company with a distributed team. This role is open to individuals based in the United States.
• Our excellent benefits package includes 100% paid premiums on health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401k retirement plan, and significant work schedule and workplace flexibility.
• Diverse and supportive culture

WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW

• This position requires the ability to travel up to 20%
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Candidates must be able to meet client and/or government security screening requirements for the role
• This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship.
• The successful completion of a background check is required upon hire and every two years thereafter

We look forward to connecting with individuals who are passionate about our mission and can bring diverse contributions to our team — not just those who check all the boxes.

We are committed to creating a supportive, encouraging environment where everyone can fully express their diverse perspectives, showcase their talents, and grow their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The base pay offered will depend on factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. At ZBeta, new hires are rarely placed at the top of the pay range; compensation is determined by the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.