Physical Security Project Manager

Responsibilities

The Project Manager oversees security design and installation projects from initiation to completion, including managing schedules, scopes, and client expectations. They also conduct site evaluations, manage RFP processes, and perform quality control inspections during construction.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of project management experience, preferably in consulting, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in low-voltage and physical security technology, along with strong communication and project management software skills, is required.

Skills

• Project management
• Physical security design
• Security systems installation
• RFP management
• Site evaluation
• Stakeholder management
• Technical documentation
• Quality control
• Microsoft Office
• Bluebeam
• MS Project
• SharePoint
• QuickBase
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Critical thinking

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Work schedule flexibility
• Workplace flexibility

About this role

Description
WHO WE ARE
ZBeta is a world-class physical security design, consulting, and managed services firm that partners with some of the most dynamic, high-profile organizations and individuals in the world. We leverage a Data Driven, Technology Led, Human Centered approach in order to help our clients architect and engineer superior physical security solutions, implement them seamlessly, and operate them at peak efficiency. ZBeta prides itself on its level of technical expertise but remains independent and product-agnostic. Our highly experienced team brings decades of security expertise, diverse organizational perspectives, and proven best practices to every project and customer. It is our meticulous attention to detail, and our ability to deliver at scale that positions us to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Our primary goal is to redefine the standards of professional security, equipping our clients with innovative tools to master today’s challenges and fortify against tomorrow's risks. By consistently delivering exceptional solutions and pioneering advancements in the security field, we can exceed expectations and set new standards of excellence in pursuing our vision.

Find out more about us here.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a forward-thinking strategic partner with a passion for enhancing security measures and fostering community resilience. You excel in fast-paced settings where your leadership abilities can catalyze meaningful transformation. You thrive in a workplace culture that is:
Innovative
Strives for Excellence
Reliable
Detail Oriented
Adaptable
Highly Organized
Client Obsessed
Curious
Resilient
Does this sound like you? If so, join us in our mission to redefine security standards and make a lasting difference in our community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Project Manager, you will support security design and installation projects throughout the South Bay & Central Coast. The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the project from initial engagement through project completion, including managing multiple projects and scopes of work.

You are a resourceful, knowledgeable, and self-motivated security professional who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Growth Minded: Strong self-awareness of strengths and development areas with a curiosity and appetite for change and innovation
Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with critical thinking driven by data
Collaborative: Ability to solicit and understand multiple perspectives
Evaluative: Ability to evaluate outputs rigorously to ensure consistent excellence in delivery
Strategic Thinker: Ability to think proactively about the future of the business and relate current business activities to desired outcomes
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Project Management
Identify project schedule, scope parameters, and oversee security design and implementation per client design requirements and standards.
Manage early project initiation activities and develop project security scope, schedule, critical deliverables, and requirements.
Manage scheduling, status, and tracking of critical project tasks, issues, and deliverables.
Prepare, issue, and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for security systems installation scope.
Evaluate RFP responses and prepare evaluation reports, to include evaluation criteria, scoring, and recommendation details.
Design
Perform security site evaluations of potential client properties and review proposed design concepts.
Apply client system design standards to in-progress site design, collaborate with client owner and user group stakeholders to define use cases and verify functional requirements, and produce a security functional specification for the project.
Review all security system design documentation for compliance with published security requirements, technical standards, and installation standards.
Redline documentation with corrections and log issues, as required.
Client Relationship
Accountable for keeping clients informed of project status, including budget, schedule, issues, etc., and managing the client's expectations around the project design through individual and project team member communication.
Collaborate
Serve as a primary security point of contact for project teams and stakeholders.
Attend regular project design, project management, Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC), and construction meetings.
Manage site activation activities for physical security amongst project parties and stakeholders to drive schedule, quality, and cost.
Coordinate with ZBeta design resources to develop the complete scope of work documents for security systems procurement and installation.
Documentation
Produce project status and issues reports and meet with client stakeholders weekly to review and resolve high-priority project issues.
Log all instances of issue resolutions that constitute exceptions to the published client security requirements to facilitate effective requirements exceptions reporting and/or requirement document updates.
Quality Control
Conduct on-site inspections during construction and installation and final acceptance testing of completed systems installation.
Manage project lessons learned, site metrics evaluation, and contractor performance evaluations.
Review all security system design documentation produced by the system designer for compliance with published security requirements, technical standards, and installation standards.
Oversee the delivery of all shop drawings and close-out documentation required from the integrator/contractor.
Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Experience: 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in consulting with external clients on program development initiatives, and aggressively scheduled design and delivery projects
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge:
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About ZBeta Consulting

Security and Investigations · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Larkspur, California · founded 2006