Senior Project Manager - Security Installations (VA, Travel)

Datawatch Systems; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice Medical Insurance plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care FSAAccounts

401K Plan with a discretionaryEmployer

529 Plan Access

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter and Parking Benefit

Short-term Disability and Long-term DI

Employer-paid 50K Life and AD&D保险

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee,

Job summary

Datawatch Systems in Virginia is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate installation projects from pre-site visits through completion. You will work with sales, installation teams, and clients to ensure timelines and milestones are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires extensive field experience with security and electrical systems, strong communication, and the ability to support ongoing process improvements. Travel around 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience installing commercial access control, video systems, low voltage, and commercial wiring/cabling.
• Knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes for construction and electrical systems.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; technical/electrical certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pre-installation job site visits with sales to assist with proper scope of work.
• Communicate with installation manager, customer service, permitting team, and client on timeline and milestones.
• Supervise and assist installation on pulling cable, rough-in, conduit, cable terminations.
• Provide updated project manager reports weekly.
• Stay up to date on new services, technology, and internal processes.

Skills

Project management

Electronics knowledge

Regulatory/building codes knowledge

Education

High School diploma/GED

Technical/Trade/Vocational certificate in electronics/electrical

Tools

Digital volt meter

Job description

Datawatch Systems in Virginia is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate installation projects from pre-site visits through completion. You will work with sales, installation teams, and clients to ensure timelines and milestones are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires extensive field experience with security and electrical systems, strong communication, and the ability to support ongoing process improvements. Travel around 25% is expected.