Security Project Manager – Physical Security: 26-03423

Contract Type: W2Location: Berwick, PA ()

Duration: 12 Months (possible extension)

Pay Range: $85 - $88 per hour#LP

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Security Project Manager to lead physical security design, implementation, and installation projects across high-security data center facilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing electronic physical security systems, including Access Control Systems, CCTV Surveillance, and Intrusion Detection Systems. This individual will oversee projects from initial design and planning through installation, quality validation, and final operational handover. The role requires strong project management skills, construction drawing knowledge, vendor coordination, and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities: Lead physical security design and system installation projects for new data centers, facility expansions, and special infrastructure projects. Manage the complete project lifecycle, including security specifications, drawings, compliance, vendor coordination, budgets, change orders, and project closure. Oversee the design and installation of Access Control Systems, CCTV Surveillance, Intrusion Detection Systems, and other electronic security infrastructure. Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and telecommunications construction drawings to ensure security requirements are incorporated correctly. Coordinate with security integrators, contractors, construction teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. Manage security design-build activities, quality assurance, quality control, and installation validation. Participate in construction planning meetings and represent the physical security team. Conduct installation inspections, identify defects, and ensure all systems meet required physical security standards. Support final project acceptance, sign-off, and operational readiness validation for high-security facilities. Monitor project performance metrics, vendor service delivery, installation defects, and overall program performance. Review vendor invoices by validating project completion, equipment orders, and labor charges, and provide recommendations to senior management. Prepare weekly project status reports and communicate progress, risks, issues, and dependencies to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in physical security design, implementation, or deployment of electronic security systems. Experience with Access Control Systems, CCTV Surveillance Systems, and Intrusion Detection Systems. Familiarity with defense-in-depth physical security strategies.2+ years of project or program management experience leading technical and non-technical teams. Experience managing physical security standards, design, installation, or construction projects. Strong understanding of construction drawings, elevations, architectural, electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecommunications plans. Familiarity with project management, design, and construction management software. Strong vendor management, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to travel occasionally to facilities within approximately 50 miles of the assigned location. ABOUT AKRAYAAkraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!