Sr Project Manager Electronic Security Data Centers

Network Mountain; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Mountain is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee electronic security projects in data center environments. You will manage access control, CCTV, and related security system installations from kickoff through testing and closeout.

The role requires coordinating with general contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, technicians, and other trades, while reviewing designs and specifications to ensure alignment with project goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in electronic security or low voltage systems.
• Experience managing access control and CCTV projects.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electronic security projects within data center environments.
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, consultants, vendors and trades.
• Manage projects from kickoff through design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals and system designs.
• Track schedules, budgets, labor, materials and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery and budget compliance.

Skills

Project management

Security systems knowledge

Data center awareness

Stakeholder coordination

Reading drawings

Tools

Lenel

Genetec

Avigilon

AMAG

S2

Brivo

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee electronic security projects within data center environments. This role is focused on access control, CCTV, and related electronic security systems, with responsibility for managing projects from kickoff through installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout.

The ideal candidate understands the unique demands of data center construction and has experience coordinating security work in environments where schedule, documentation, uptime, and quality are critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic security projects within data center and other mission critical environments
• Oversee access control, CCTV, surveillance, and related security system installations
• Manage projects from initial kickoff through design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and final closeout
• Coordinate with general contractors, electrical contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, technicians, and other trades
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, and system designs
• Track project schedules, budgets, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, and project documentation
• Coordinate security system installation with ongoing data center construction activities
• Monitor field progress and address scheduling, installation, and technical issues before they impact the project
• Work closely with field technicians and installation teams to ensure systems are installed according to design and project requirements
• Coordinate system testing, programming, commissioning, and customer turnover
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular updates to internal leadership and customers
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within electronic security, low voltage, or systems integration
• Direct experience managing access control and CCTV projects
• Data center or other mission critical construction experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of electronic security system installation and integration
• Experience working with systems such as Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, AMAG, S2, Brivo, or similar platforms
• Ability to read and understand security, electrical, architectural, and low voltage drawings
• Experience managing multiple projects, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel