Physical Security Projects Manager

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks and deliverables, and drive consistent on-time progress; Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Basic knowledge of access control and video management systems configuration & reporting, including monitoring functions and simple programming changes; manufacturer-specific certifications a plus.

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Physical Security Projects Manager in West Palm Beach, FL. Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the project schedule and design-review gate calendar across the build pipeline
• Manage early project initiation activities and develop project security scope, schedule, critical deliverables, and requirements
• Coordinate vendor and integrator logistics - RFIs, submittals, bid/SOW evaluation, and punch-list tracking - across all active builds and upgrades
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFP/SOW and bid documentation for security systems installation scope; Review bid-leveling documentation and provide feedback on award recommendations
• Review security system design documentation for compliance with published and internal security requirements, technical standards, and installation standards; redline documentation and log issues as required
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project teams and stakeholders; Attend design, project management, OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor), and construction meetings
• Coordinate construction-security logistics: secure shipping/receiving, chain-of-custody, and secure storage of high-value equipment during builds
• Manage documentation, drawings, and gate records; Produce project status and issues reports for stakeholders and leadership
• Conduct on-site inspections during construction and installation and support final acceptance testing of completed systems; Drive punch-list resolution and close-out
• Manage project lessons-learned reviews, site metrics evaluation, and contractor performance evaluations; Keep stakeholders informed of budget, schedule, risks, and issues
• Travel required 30-40% of the time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5+ years of project coordination or project management experience, ideally in construction, security, or facilities (consultant, integrator, or end-user environment)
• Working familiarity with low-voltage, mechanical, and physical security technology and design concepts; Knowledge of door hardware, access control system hardware, wiring standards, and installation methods a plus
• Basic knowledge of access control and video management systems configuration & reporting, including monitoring functions and simple programming changes; manufacturer-specific certifications a plus
• Strong organization and stakeholder-communication skills; Comfort with Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, QuickBase)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, and/or the Google Suite
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks and deliverables, and drive consistent on-time progress; Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Preferred certifications: SIA CSPM, PMI PMP, CompTia Project+