Project Manager

First Coast Security (FCS), founded in 1999, is a leading security services provider offering customized solutions across commercial, residential, and government sites. We hire and develop high-quality Security Officers and maintain a culture built on service excellence, integrity, and employee satisfaction. FCS values long-term careers, recognizes strong performance, and promotes from within, giving you real opportunities to grow.

First Coast Security Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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OVERVIEW

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing assigned integration projects from internal turnover through closeout. This position manages project schedules, budgets, labor planning, subcontractors, material coordination, customer communication, change orders, documentation, and financial performance.

The Project Manager works closely with field leadership, technical services, business operations, procurement, safety, vendors, subcontractors, and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, professionally, and profitably.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages assigned projects from internal turnover through completion, closeout, and warranty transition.
• Reviews project scope, proposal, drawings, specifications, estimates, exclusions, contract requirements, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, manpower forecasts, procurement needs, subcontractor requirements, and project milestones.
• Coordinates with Superintendents, Foremen, Technicians, and Security Engineers to ensure field execution aligns with approved scope, schedule, technical requirements, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Tracks labor, material, subcontractor costs, change orders, purchase orders, committed costs, billing milestones, and project financial performance.
• Supports monthly WIP review, forecasting, billing preparation, cost projections, and margin analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic security, low voltage, construction, or systems integration.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management or assistant project management experience preferred.
• Experience with enterprise commercial projects, healthcare, data centers, or complex customer environments preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of electronic security, access control, video surveillance, structured cabling, and low voltage construction.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, scopes of work, project schedules, and contract documents.
• Strong financial skills, including budget tracking, forecasting, billing support, change order management, and cost control.
• Strong verbal, written, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, project management software, and business systems.
• Identifies scope changes, schedule impacts, site conflicts, missing information, material delays, and project risks; escalates concerns when needed.
• Prepares, submits, and tracks change order requests, RFIs, submittals, closeout documents, and project correspondence.
• Coordinates procurement of project materials and equipment with internal support teams.
• Manages subcontractor coordination, schedule alignment, cost review, performance tracking, and documentation.
• Maintains professional communication with customers, general contractors, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensures project documentation is accurate, organized, and available to support installation, programming, commissioning, billing, closeout, and warranty.
• Coordinates with Technical Services to confirm programming requirements, system architecture, network requirements, customer standards, and commissioning readiness.
• Supports safety compliance and ensures field teams understand customer-specific site requirements.
• Participates in project meetings, site walks, coordination meetings, and customer reviews.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• CSPM, PMP, CAPM, OSHA 30, PSP, RCDD, LenelS2, Genetec, Software House, Avigilon, Hanwha, Axis, or similar certifications preferred.
• State low voltage, alarm, or electrical license preferred where applicable.

• Paid Holidays

• Weekly Pay

• 401K/403b Plan

• Short Term Disability

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Long Term Disability

• Vision Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Life Insurance

• The following screenings are required:

  • Drug Screen

  • Criminal Background Check

  • Motor Vehicle

  • Education Verification

  • Employment Verification

First Coast Security is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Special Incentive Plans