Strategic Electronic Security Project Leader

Allied Universal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Allied Universal Technology Services seeks a Project Manager to lead the delivery of cutting-edge electronic security solutions. The role requires coordinating across engineering, installation, and subcontracting teams, while managing budgets and schedules to ensure profitability.

You will drive complex projects from initiation to close, with emphasis on risk management, stakeholder communication, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management, engineering, construction, or field service experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects (portfolio) of at least $1M.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint).
• Leadership skills with ability to build relationships and manage delivery timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects to optimize resource allocation, scheduling, and timely execution within budget.
• Monitor and control project budgets, including full P&L responsibility, invoicing through ERP systems.
• Supervise installation teams and subcontractors to ensure quality on large systems.
• Maintain timely communication with vendors, customers, and internal teams to align efforts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

MS Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

PM software

ERP systems

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Apply today and be phenomenal—build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology.

Allied Universal® Technology Services is hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager will play a key role in delivering cutting-edge electronic security solutions. In this leadership position, you’ll drive complex projects from start to finish, ensuring seamless coordination across teams and stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering results, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and manage projects to optimize resource allocation, scheduling, and timely execution within budget
• Monitor and control project budgets, including full P&L responsibility, collection efforts and accurate invoicing through ERP systems
• Supervise installation teams and subcontractors, ensuring quality work on large and complex systems
• Maintain timely and strategic communication with vendors, customers, and internal teams to align efforts with business goals
• Implement change orders and adapt installation and pricing plans as needed
• Plan and schedules engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve project issues using financial, contractual, and operational tools to maintain profitability, engaging leadership as needed
• Maintain construction schedules and coordinates scheduling with other trades, while developing contingency plans and proactively managing risks to ensure project success
• Ensure accurate records of job status, job changes and material flow throughout the project
• Conduct site walks and attend onsite customer meeting

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
• Minimum of three (3) years of project management, engineering, construction, electronic security or field service experience
• Experience managing multiple projects (portfolio) of at least $1M
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
• Leadership skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, as well as manage delivery timeframes
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Technology, or related field
• Solid knowledge of PM techniques and tools, general knowledge of contract laws and regulations
• Project Management experience in the electronic security industry field
• Factory certifications in relevant technology platforms is a plus (Software House, Lenel, Brivo, Open Options, Exacq, American Dynamics, Milestone, OnSSI, etc.).
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g., PM Workbench, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam) and ERP systems
• PMP, CSPM, CAPM or equivalent project management certification

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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