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Security Services, Facilities Management, Business Support Services

Security Project Manager

New York, NYOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • physical security technology projects
  • access control systems
  • CCTV
  • video surveillance
  • IP networking
  • IP addressing
  • VLANs
  • PoE
  • network switches
  • bandwidth considerations

Nice to have

  • enterprise access control platforms
  • VMS platforms
  • corporate security
  • campus security
  • data center security
  • PMP

Role summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Project Manager to oversee physical security technology projects across various environments. This role involves managing access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have 3-7+ years of project management experience, preferably in physical security or low-voltage technology, with a strong understanding of IP networking and system integrations. Responsibilities include project planning, design reviews, installation oversight, vendor management, and documentation.

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Project Manager. 

  • Position Is: Full Time
  • Pay Rate: $35 / hour

Overview

The Security Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering physical security technology projects across corporate offices, campuses, and/or data center environments. This role requires strong project management skills combined with a working knowledge of access control systems, CCTV/video surveillance, and basic IP networking principles to effectively coordinate vendors, internal stakeholders, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end security technology projects, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related infrastructure
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders (Security, IT, Facilities, Real Estate, Legal) and external vendors/integrators
  • Oversee system design reviews to ensure solutions meet security standards, operational needs, and technical requirements
  • Track project milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget execution
  • Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and close-out activities
  • Review drawings, scopes of work, submittals, and change orders
  • Conduct site walks and validate installations against approved designs
  • Manage vendor performance, escalations, and issue resolution
  • Ensure documentation is completed, including as-built drawings, system configurations, and handover packages
  • Provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders

Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Working knowledge of access control systems
  • Working knowledge of CCTV / video surveillance systems
  • Understanding of basic IP networking concepts, including:
    • IP addressing
    • VLANs
    • PoE (Power over Ethernet)
    • Network switches
    • Bandwidth considerations
  • Familiarity with system integrations between security platforms and enterprise IT networks
  • Ability to communicate effectively with IT/network teams without requiring deep engineering expertise

Required Qualifications

  • 3–7+ years of project management experience, preferably in physical security or low-voltage technology projects
  • Experience managing vendors, integrators, and multi-site deployments
  • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
  • Comfortable working in operational environments (corporate offices, construction sites, data centers)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with enterprise access control and VMS platforms
  • Experience in corporate, campus, or data center security environments
  • PMP, CAPM, or security-focused project management certification a plus
  • Familiarity with construction coordination and facilities workflows

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

Closing

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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Requisition ID

2026-1679719
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