Traveling Technical Project Manager – Security & A/V

Automated System Design; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI-based bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Disability and life insurance

401(k) matching

PTO 15 days

Company credit card for travel

Family-first culture

Job summary

Automated Systems Design (ASD) seeks a Technical Project Manager to own scope, schedule, and budget for security and low-voltage projects across enterprise clients. You will coordinate with ASD’s installers, field technicians, and Remote Support Engineering to ensure site readiness and successful delivery.

The role requires hands-on field experience, travel up to 1–2 trips per month, and strong organizational skills. Alpharetta, GA or Hickory, NC locations with regular site work are available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field experience installing or servicing at least two of the following: structured cabling (copper and/or fiber), intrusion detection systems, access control systems, A/V systems, video surveillance systems, fire alarm systems.
• 2+ years of project management or field lead experience on low-voltage or security projects.
• Proven ability to own scope, schedule, and budget on projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Willing and able to travel to job sites as needed, averaging about one to two trips a month.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet travel requirements.
• Strong organization and communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Own scope, schedule, and budget from intake to closeout.
• Lead security and low-voltage projects for enterprise clients using ASD's installers and field staff.
• Maintain forecasts, invoicing, and costs in ServiceNow and dashboards.
• Manage change orders with signed customer approval before work starts.
• Spot risks early and protect margin through project closeout.
• Work in the field and travel to customer sites as needed.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Check installation quality and document site conditions with photos and punch lists.
• Partner with Pre-Sales Engineering and Sales before booking opportunities.

Skills

Field experience

Project management

Travel readiness

Low-voltage or security systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equal field experience

Tools

ServiceNow

CRM

Project financial tools

Job description

Automated Systems Design (ASD) seeks a Technical Project Manager to own scope, schedule, and budget for security and low-voltage projects across enterprise clients. You will coordinate with ASD’s installers, field technicians, and Remote Support Engineering to ensure site readiness and successful delivery.

The role requires hands-on field experience, travel up to 1–2 trips per month, and strong organizational skills. Alpharetta, GA or Hickory, NC locations with regular site work are available.