Junior Project Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager with potential to grow into a leadership role within the school security industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on field or technical experience who is ready to transition into project management. The Junior Project Manager will support senior leadership while gaining direct exposure to planning, scheduling, and coordinating large-scale security projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing projects in areas such as video surveillance, access control, structured cabling, fiber optics, and fire alarm systems.
• Learn to serve as a point of contact for clients and subcontractors, under the guidance of experienced Project Managers.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings onsite and contribute to creating a culture of safety.
• Observe and escalate safety concerns or risks immediately to senior team members.
• Support coordination with Purchasing, Field Operations, and vendors to ensure materials and labor are available when needed.
• Maintain accurate project status reports and assist in monitoring Procore Daily Reports.
• Review and interpret as-built and progress drawings, with mentoring support.
• Conduct site visits to track progress, verify quality, and gain field experience.
• Become proficient with GigWire and project management tools.
• Collaborate with General Contractors on larger projects under senior guidance.
• Adapt to varying schedules, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends, as projects require.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven history of upward mobility within roles.
• Aptitude for management and leadership with some experience.
• Hands-on experience in security integration or related field strongly preferred.
• Interest in learning project management skills and growing into a leadership role.
• Familiarity with video surveillance, access control, structured cabling, fiber optics, and/or fire alarm systems a plus.
• Certifications (Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Bosch, Open Options, etc.) are helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with Procore or other construction software is a bonus.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills; comfort with spreadsheets and data tracking.
• Ability to read drawings or willingness to learn.
• Must be able to obtain (or test for) a DPS Security License within 90 days of employment.