Physical Security Design Manager / Project Manager

ActalentNewport Beach, CaliforniaRemoteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

Description

EXANTE360 is seeking a Physical Security Project Manager to support its growing mission-critical practice and manage complex physical-security consulting projects from kickoff through construction and closeout.

The business continues to receive additional mission-critical project work and needs additional project-management and delivery capacity. EXANTE360 recently added another Project Manager and has continued evaluating senior-level talent, but additional PM capacity remains an ongoing need.

This is a hands-on project-management and client-consulting role requiring strong physical-security technical credibility, client-facing project ownership, design-management capability, and construction-administration experience.

The PM must understand physical-security design well enough to manage and review technical deliverables, challenge assumptions, coordinate designers and multidisciplinary stakeholders, and communicate effectively with clients. The PM is NOT expected to possess the same component-level design-production expertise as EXANTE360's dedicated ICT/security Designers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Manage physical-security projects from kickoff through closeout
Own scope, schedule, deliverables, quality, client communication, and project outcomes
Coordinate multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
Coordinate designers, integrators, contractors, multidisciplinary teams, and project stakeholders
Lead client meetings and project-status discussions
Identify project risks, scope changes, coordination issues, and delivery challenges
Communicate changes and risks proactively
Maintain accountability for commitments and client deadlines

PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS

Core systems:
Access Control
Video Surveillance / CCTV

Additional systems may include:
Intrusion Detection
Biometrics
Perimeter Security
Gates / Barrier Systems
Security Communications
Electronic Security Systems
Supporting Low-Voltage / Security Infrastructure

DESIGN COORDINATION
Manage, coordinate, and review physical-security design deliverables
Review drawings, specifications, markups, and design packages
Understand Division 27 / Division 28 interfaces relevant to assigned projects
Coordinate technical resources and multidisciplinary design partners
Identify design inconsistencies, coordination issues, and constructability concerns
Support QA/QC of project deliverables
Translate client needs into practical project and technical requirements
Provide technically credible input without serving exclusively as a production designer

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Review and respond to RFIs
Review submittals
Support site assessments and field observations
Participate in punch walks
Support acceptance testing and commissioning activities
Resolve field issues and design clarifications
Coordinate design intent with construction and implementation teams
Support project turnover and closeout

CLIENT CONSULTING
Serve as a trusted advisor and extension of the owner
Lead client and stakeholder communication
Ask questions to understand underlying business and technical needs
Advise clients on project risks, options, tradeoffs, and decisions
Manage expectations and resolve issues collaboratively
Balance technical quality, scope, schedule, client expectations, and project outcomes

SUCCESS PROFILE

Physical-security technical credibility + meaningful project ownership + client-facing capability + construction knowledge + design fluency + consulting mindset + willingness to remain hands-on.

The ideal candidate can clearly explain what they personally authored, reviewed, coordinated, managed, approved, and delivered rather than describing only the broader team's responsibilities.

Skills

security design, project management, Technology Consulting, owners representative, construction administration, low voltage, technology design, physical security, access control, video surveillance, cctv systems, Security Consulting, client relationship management, rfi, submittals, bluebeam, intrusion detection, scope management, scheduling, budget management, ict consulting, site assessment, punch walks, ict, security infrastructure, mission critical, data center, hyperscalers, revit, bim360, psp, rcdd, icd-705

Top Skills Details

security design,project management,Technology Consulting,owners representative,construction administration,low voltage,technology design,physical security,access control,video surveillance,cctv systems,Security Consulting,client relationship management,r

Additional Skills & Qualifications

REQUIRED
Professional experience managing or delivering physical-security projects or significant security workstreams
Strong working knowledge of Access Control
Strong working knowledge of Video Surveillance / CCTV
Physical-security design fluency sufficient to manage and review technical deliverables
Meaningful client-facing project experience
Scope and schedule ownership
Stakeholder coordination
RFI experience
Submittal-review experience
Construction-administration experience
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities in a remote environment
Willingness to remain actively involved in project delivery

PREFERRED
Physical-security / technology consulting experience
Owner's Representative experience
Hyperscale or enterprise data-center experience
Large mission-critical project experience
Division 27 / 28 design-documentation familiarity
Security specifications experience
Bluebeam Revu
Intrusion Detection
Biometrics / Perimeter Security
Revit / BIM360 / AutoCAD familiarity
Site assessments
Field observations
Punch walks
Acceptance testing
Commissioning
Smartsheet or comparable PM platform
PSP or RCDD
ICD-705 or comparable high-security project knowledge

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newport Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $154000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Exante360 offers a robust benefits package focused on wellness, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Health and Insurance
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for employee health.
* Life Insurance: Provided as part of the core benefit offering.
* Long-Term Disability Insurance: Income protection for extended illnesses or injuries.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support resources for personal and work-related well-being.

Financial and Retirement
* 401(k) Plan: Retirement savings plan including a company match.
* Referral Program: Financial incentives for employee referrals.

Time Off and Work Environment
* Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Adaptable time-off policy.
* Paid Holidays: Includes 10 paid holidays per year.
* Remote Work: Work-from-home flexibility with flexible schedules (primarily hiring in Southern California).

Professional Development
* Continued Education Reimbursement: Financial support for ongoing education goals.
* Professional Certification Reimbursement: Coverage or assistance for obtaining and maintaining industry certifications.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newport Beach, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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with arrest and conviction records.

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