Site Security Manager - Van Buren Township, MI

Odin; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odin is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead physical security and site protection for a large-scale data center construction project in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The Security Manager will be the senior on-site authority for access control, incident response, and protection of personnel and assets throughout construction.

Preferred candidates include retired or recently retired local law enforcement with strong relationships in the Detroit area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in security operations, site command, or large-facility protection.
• Working knowledge of incident command systems, access control, and perimeter security.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex construction environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior on-site security leader for all phases of construction.
• Develop, implement, and manage the Site Security Plan specific to The Barn.
• Establish and enforce command-and-control protocols aligned with Odin, Walbridge, and owner requirements.
• Oversee badging, credentialing, and access control for a large, multi-employer union workforce.
• Coordinate with Walbridge site leadership to integrate security into daily construction operations.
• Enforce policies related to perimeter security, unauthorized access, and credential misuse.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to theft, vandalism, protest activity, insider threats, and public-safety concerns.
• Lead response to security incidents, emergencies, or disruptions.
• Maintain incident reports, after-action reviews, and daily security logs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement and EMS.
• Coordinate joint response planning, emergency drills, and escalation protocols.
• Support leadership during community-facing events, protests, or public meetings when security presence is required.
• Manage contract security providers and on-site officers.
• Establish post orders, patrol routes, schedules, and escalation thresholds.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, inspections, and compliance checks.

Skills

Leadership

Incident command systems

Access control

Perimeter security

Job description

Type: Full-time, project-based (long-term)

ABOUT ODIN

Odin is the workforce visibility and compliance platform behind the next generation of infrastructure. As demand accelerates for AI data centers, clean energy, and large-scale construction, Odin provides the operational backbone these projects run on: real-time workforce tracking, credential verification, site access, compliance, and on-site security operations. Security is one of the largest parts of our business, protecting active construction sites across the country.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Odin is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead physical security and site protection for a large-scale data center construction project in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The Security Manager is the senior on-site authority for access control, incident response, and the protection of personnel and assets throughout construction. Strong preference for retired or recently retired local law enforcement with relationships in the area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Security Leadership

• Act as the senior on-site security leader for all phases of construction.
• Develop, implement, and manage the Site Security Plan specific to The Barn.
• Establish and enforce command-and-control protocols aligned with Odin, Walbridge, and owner requirements.

Workforce & Access Control

• Oversee badging, credentialing, and access control for a large, multi-employer union workforce.
• Coordinate closely with Walbridge site leadership to integrate security into daily construction operations.
• Enforce policies related to perimeter security, unauthorized access, and credential misuse.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to theft, vandalism, protest activity, insider threats, and public-safety concerns.
• Lead response to security incidents, emergencies, or disruptions.
• Maintain incident reports, after-action reviews, and daily security logs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement and EMS.
• Coordinate joint response planning, emergency drills, and escalation protocols.
• Support leadership during community-facing events, protests, or public meetings when security presence is required.
• Manage contract security providers and on-site officers.
• Establish post orders, patrol routes, schedules, and escalation thresholds.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, inspections, and compliance checks.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide daily and weekly security briefings to Odin leadership and project stakeholders.
• Escalate material risks promptly with clear mitigation recommendations.
• Support audits, owner reviews, and regulatory inquiries as needed.
• - Serve as the senior on-site security leader across all phases of construction.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership experience in security operations, site command, or large-facility protection.
• Working knowledge of incident command systems, access control, and perimeter security.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex construction environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Retired or soon-to-retire local law-enforcement officer in the Detroit-Metro area.
• Experience securing critical infrastructure, data centers, utilities, or large industrial projects.
• Established professional relationships with local first responders and municipal leadership.
• Experience managing security in environments involving public opposition or heightened scrutiny.
• Military service or federal law-enforcement experience is a plus.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Odin Chief Security Officer
• Works closely with: Walbridge project leadership, owner representatives, local law enforcement, and emergency services