Physical Security Technical Project Manager

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 Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting security design and installation projects throughout North, South, and Central America, including new sites and expansion projects, post-occupancy projects, and technology upgrade projects. The Technical Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of project delivery, including collaborating with key stakeholders, 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
• Adaptable: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances, conditions, and tasks quickly and effectively
• Collaborative: Ability to solicit and understand multiple perspectives
• Evaluative: Ability to evaluate outputs rigorously to ensure consistent excellence in delivery
• Accountable: Assumes responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives and delivering results; setting high standards of performance for self and others

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.
• Assist with the bid and award process. Review bid leveling documentation and provide feedback on the award recommendation.
• Evaluate SOW 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.
• Review VAR requests for equipment substitutions and scope variances and provide recommendations for approval.
• Redline documentation with corrections and log issues, as required.

Client Relationship

• Accountable for keeping clients informed of project status, including budget, schedule, risks, issues, and successes, 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.
• Assist in the coordination of other trades required to complete the project including Contractor, Electrical, IT, etc.

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.