Security Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager for our Security Services construction group plays a critical role in supporting and managing security-focused service and project work generated from dedicated service contracts for our client accounts. This role is ideal for a technically grounded manager who understands physical security systems and components and can effectively bridge design, service, and project execution. The role supports both reactive service work and planned projects, ensuring scope clarity, technical accuracy, and exceptional client service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of coordination for security-related service work and small-to-mid-sized projects, supporting the client, field technicians and Group Executive.
• Support design-build and service-driven project execution by applying hands-on knowledge of security systems including access control, video surveillance, intercoms, and related infrastructure.
• Review scopes of work, service tickets, and project documentation to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client expectations.
• Cover scheduling of technicians, subcontractors, and material procurement to support service SLAs and project milestones.
• Absorb submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation, ensuring service and future maintenance needs are considered.
• Maintain accurate project and service documentation within project management systems including work orders, change requests, RFIs, and closeout materials.
• Support estimating and change management efforts by validating parts, labor assumptions, and service requirements.
• Collaborate with design, service, and field teams to ensure systems are designed and installed with long-term serviceability in mind.
• Communicate regularly with internal teams and clients to provide status updates, resolve issues, and support strong customer relationships.
• Promote and support jobsite and service safety compliance in alignment with company and client requirements.
• Absorb financials, billing readiness, and service-related project costs.

What you'll do

• Apply technical security system knowledge to support both service and project execution.
• Develop a deep understanding of client environments and service-driven project lifecycles.
• Strengthen coordination skills across design, field, and service teams.
• Deliver high-quality customer service through proactive communication and follow-through.
• Grow within Cochran's security and technology project management career path.

What we're looking for

• 3–6 years of experience supporting security systems, low-voltage projects, or technical service operations.
• Strong working knowledge of physical security systems, components, and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and service documentation.
• Experience supporting service environments, including troubleshooting, parts identification, and lifecycle considerations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/service management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical, design, and operational teams.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate customers/account needs for site visits, meetings and field coordination.

Why Cochran?

• Company Benefits: PTO, 401k, Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, Seven Paid Holidays, Voluntary Benefits, EAP
• DEIB Statement: Cochran, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• Accessibility Statement: This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Cochran, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process.

Compensation (Pay Range)

$90,000 – $135,000/year (Salary, Exempt) DOE