Strategic Construction Security Lead

Turner & Townsend; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Construction Security to support large-scale construction projects. The role focuses on site access control, perimeter security, and ensuring security systems are in place.

You will coordinate security plans, educate teams, manage vendor compliance, and provide incident response while aligning with corporate standards. On-site presence is required and Turner & Townsend emphasizes equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
• Strong organizational and management skills – ability to work effectively with the broader team.
• Effective presentation skills and strong communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore and construction PM tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Site access control and badging oversight.
• Perimeter security and risk mitigation.
• Ensure that appropriate security systems are present.
• Plan, coordinate, and report security systems.
• Prepare security education modules.
• Vendor and contractor security compliance.
• Incident response and escalation support.
• Align with corporate and operational security standards.
• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains.
• Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
• Produce formal project status reports and other reports as required.
• Monitor progress of multiple construction projects to apply design standards.
• Forecast and update key project milestones and budget.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders.
• RFIs rapid response from the field.
• Cost control, value engineering, constructability guidance.
• Independent review of status reports and costs.
• Develop working relationships with Clients and pursue opportunities.
• Strategic thinking to align client and business objectives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong management skills

Effective presentation skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Procore

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Construction Security to support large-scale construction projects. The role focuses on site access control, perimeter security, and ensuring security systems are in place.

You will coordinate security plans, educate teams, manage vendor compliance, and provide incident response while aligning with corporate standards. On-site presence is required and Turner & Townsend emphasizes equal opportunity.