Physical Security Technical Project Manager

ZBeta is a world-class physical security design, consulting, and managed services firm that partners with dynamic, high-profile organizations and individuals. We leverage a Data-Driven, Technology-Led, Human-Centered approach to help clients architect and engineer superior physical security solutions, implement them seamlessly, and operate them at peak efficiency. ZBeta prides itself on technical expertise while remaining independent and product-agnostic. Our team brings decades of security expertise, diverse perspectives, and proven best practices to every project.

About the role

As a Technical Project Manager, you will support security design and installation projects across North, South, and Central America, including new sites, expansions, post-occupancy projects, and technology upgrades. You will manage all aspects of project delivery, collaborate with key stakeholders, and oversee multiple projects and scopes of work. This role is resourceful, collaborative, and ideal for a self-motivated security professional.

Core Competencies

• Growth Minded: Strong self-awareness of strengths and development areas with 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; sets high standards of performance for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Project Management:
  • Identify project schedule, scope parameters, and oversee security design and implementation per client 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 award recommendations.
  • Evaluate SOW responses and prepare evaluation reports, including 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 designs, collaborate with stakeholders to define use cases, and produce security functional specifications.
  • Review security system design documentation for compliance with published 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:
  • Keep clients informed of project status, including budget, schedule, risks, issues, and successes.
  • Manage client expectations around project design through clear communication.
• Collaboration:
  • Serve as the primary security point of contact for project teams and stakeholders.
  • Attend regular project design, management, OAC, and construction meetings.
  • Manage site activation activities to drive schedule, quality, and cost.
  • Coordinate with other trades (Contractor, Electrical, IT, etc.) to complete the project.
• Documentation:
  • Produce project status and issues reports and meet with stakeholders weekly to resolve high-priority issues.
  • Log issue resolutions that constitute exceptions to client security requirements.
• Quality Control:
  • Conduct on-site inspections during construction and installation and final acceptance testing.
  • Manage project lessons learned, site metrics evaluation, and contractor performance evaluations.
  • Review security system design documentation for compliance with published requirements and standards.
  • Oversee delivery of all shop drawings and close-out documentation from the integrator/contractor.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, with significant tenure as a consultant, integrator, or technical end user.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge:
  • Detailed knowledge of access control system hardware, wiring standards/practices, installation methods, and programming.
  • Experience working on corporate office core/shell and tenant fit-out projects is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of Lenel OnGuard, with experience in monitoring functions and simple programming changes (certification in S2 or Lenel preferred).
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software.
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or other design tools is a plus.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, and QuickBase.
• Abilities:
  • Demonstrated excellence in communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to follow and implement client design and installation standards and advocate for them with external teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from small moves/adds/changes to large new site construction projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
• 100% paid premiums on health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

Schedule

• Embedded position with a minimum of 3 days/week in-office (Sunnyvale, CA).
• Up to 20% international travel required.

This position requires U.S. citizenship due to legal restrictions. Candidates must meet client and/or government security screening requirements. A background check is required upon hire and every two years thereafter.