Technical Project Manager / Qualifying Agent

Jobot; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Remote work

Career growth

Licensing support

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Technical Project Manager / Qualifying Agent to oversee electronic security & low voltage projects nationwide, with remote work and about two trips per month. You will manage 40–50 concurrent projects totaling $1.5M–$2.5M annual invoicing, from turnover through commissioning.

This role requires 5+ years hands-on experience in electronic security, strong leadership, and the ability to pursue state licenses as a Qualifying Agent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in electronic security, low-voltage integration, installation, service, commissioning, field supervision, systems engineering, or technical security project management.
• Strong technical background in electronic security and low-voltage systems, including access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, structured cabling, networking, power distribution, and battery backup.
• Hands-on experience programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, or installing electronic security systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading field technicians through technically complex installations and troubleshooting remotely and/or on-site.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, wiring schematics, risers, one-lines, device layouts, network diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects including schedules, budgets, subcontractors, materials, field technicians, and customer expectations.
• Customer-facing experience managing accounts, meetings, escalations, expectations, and long-term relationships.
• Ability to support technical estimating, system planning, equipment selection, and engineering/design review.
• Willingness to become Qualifying Agent/Qualifying Individual for multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 40–50 concurrent electronic security projects, or $1.5M–$2.5M in annual invoicing, from turnover through installation, customer acceptance, invoicing support, and closeout.
• Own assigned customer accounts and serve as the primary contact for planning, project status, escalations, technical issues, and follow-through.
• Lead kickoff meetings and coordinate customers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, procurement, compliance, accounting, and internal teams.
• Manage project schedules, labor plans, material requirements, budgets, milestones, scope changes, documentation, costs, and profitability.
• Provide technical leadership to field technicians and subcontractors during installation, programming, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspections, and turnover.
• Remotely guide technicians through drawings, wiring, programming, and troubleshooting using video, photographs, plans, and system markups.
• Interpret floor plans, security drawings, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, shop drawings, equipment schedules, network topology diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical direction involving access control hardware, locks, relays, REX devices, power supplies, cameras, intrusion devices, panels, networking, integrations, and battery backup.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, job-site visits, quality reviews, and final customer acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and technical support teams to troubleshoot advanced system issues.
• Support estimating and engineering by reviewing system designs, equipment selections, labor requirements, drawings, technical estimates, and site surveys.
• Serve as the Qualifying Agent/Qualifying Individual and pursue licensing as required.

Skills

Electronic security expertise

Project management

Remote coordination

Licensing/compliance

Stakeholder communication

Budget and scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Technical Project Manager / Qualifying Agent | Electronic Security & Low Voltage | Remote + Nationwide Travel | $75K-$85K

Job details:

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

What we offer

• Competitive Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 base salary, DOE and Benefits
• Performance Incentives: Potential eligibility for a project performance incentive program
• Remote Position: Manage nationwide customer programs remotely with approximately two trips per month
• Career Growth: Opportunity to develop into a trusted technical and customer-facing leader supporting nationwide projects
• Licensing Support: Company covers expenses associated with acquiring required state licenses

Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage approximately 40–50 concurrent electronic security projects, or roughly $1.5M–$2.5M in annual project invoicing, from turnover through installation, customer acceptance, invoicing support, and closeout.
• Own assigned customer accounts and serve as the primary contact for planning, project status, escalations, technical issues, and follow-through.
• Lead kickoff meetings and coordinate customers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, procurement, compliance, accounting, and internal teams.
• Manage project schedules, labor plans, material requirements, budgets, milestones, scope changes, documentation, costs, and profitability.
• Provide technical leadership to field technicians and subcontractors during installation, programming, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspections, and turnover.
• Remotely guide technicians through drawings, wiring, programming, and troubleshooting using video, photographs, plans, and system markups.
• Interpret floor plans, security drawings, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, shop drawings, equipment schedules, network topology diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical direction involving access control hardware, locks, relays, REX devices, power supplies, cameras, intrusion devices, panels, networking, integrations, and battery backup.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, job-site visits, quality reviews, and final customer acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and technical support teams to troubleshoot advanced system issues.
• Support estimating and engineering by reviewing system designs, equipment selections, labor requirements, drawings, technical estimates, and site surveys.
• Serve as the company's Qualifying Agent/Qualifying Individual and pursue state low-voltage/alarm contractor licensing as required.
• Prioritize qualification in California, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, with the expectation of working toward approximately 3–4 licenses during the first 12 months.
• Travel approximately two times per month nationally, with some fluctuation based on project activity.
• Build strong customer relationships and support continued account development through successful project execution.

Qualifications Needed

• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience in electronic security, low-voltage integration, installation, service, commissioning, field supervision, systems engineering, or technical security project management.
• Strong technical background in electronic security and low-voltage systems, including access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, structured cabling, networking, power distribution, and battery backup systems.
• Hands‑on experience programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, or installing electronic security systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading field technicians through technically complex installations and troubleshooting issues remotely and/or on‑site.
• Ability to interpret and explain construction drawings, wiring schematics, risers, one‑lines, device layouts, network diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience managing multiple projects including schedules, budgets, subcontractors, materials, field technicians, and customer expectations.
• Customer‑facing experience managing accounts, meetings, escalations, expectations, and long‑term relationships.
• Ability to support technical estimating, system planning, equipment selection, and engineering/design review.
• Ability and willingness to become the company's Qualifying Agent/Qualifying Individual for multiple states is mandatory.
• Existing licenses are NOT required on day one. Candidates must be willing and able to pursue necessary exams and licensing after hire.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately two times per month nationwide.
• Experience with Potter and/or Bosch is especially valuable.
• Additional experience with platforms such as Brivo, Avigilon, Axis, Honeywell, LenelS2 OnGuard, Genetec, CCURE, Gallagher, Verkada, Milestone, DMP, DSC, NAPCO, Fire‑Lite, Silent Knight, or Simplex is desirable.

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