Physical Security Delivery TPM (Technical Project Manager)

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. The Physical Security Delivery Technical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery, execution, commissioning, and operational handover of physical security infrastructure projects within mission-critical data center environments.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle delivery of physical security infrastructure projects within active data center construction and retrofit environments
• Manage the execution of physical security scopes including CCTV systems, access control systems, visitor management systems, fencing and perimeter protection, vehicle gates and barrier systems, lobby access portals and turnstiles, emergency safety devices, security equipment racks and servers, and structured cabling
• Coordinate directly with onsite Construction Managers, General Contractors (GCs), security integrators, cabling vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure all physical security systems are installed in accordance with approved design drawings, project specifications, organizational standards, and applicable code requirements
• Drive project schedule adherence and proactively identify schedule risks, installation deficiencies, resource constraints, and execution gaps
• Monitor day-to-day field activities to ensure quality installation practices and proper workmanship
• Partner closely with internal Physical Security Design and Engineering teams to validate project designs prior to execution
• Review construction drawings, low-voltage drawings, equipment layouts, and device placement documentation for constructability and alignment with operational requirements
• Identify design conflicts, scope gaps, or infrastructure deficiencies and coordinate remediation with the appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure all designs align with corporate safety, operational, and physical security standards
• Support value engineering discussions and design optimization efforts where applicable
• Lead and oversee commissioning activities for all physical security systems and supporting infrastructure
• Coordinate and validate device functionality testing, system integration testing, network connectivity verification, server and storage validation, access control functionality, CCTV camera image verification, alarm functionality testing, failover and redundancy testing, and end-to-end operational testing
• Develop and manage commissioning schedules and readiness activities
• Identify commissioning failures, document root causes, and directly manage remediation efforts through successful completion
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, test results, and turnover packages are complete and properly archived
• Document and track all project blockers, risks, installation deficiencies, commissioning failures, and design-related issues
• Drive issue resolution and coordinate escalation to responsible internal teams, vendors, integrators, or construction stakeholders
• Maintain detailed punch lists and remediation tracking logs through project closeout
• Proactively communicate project risks and mitigation strategies to leadership and project stakeholders
• Attend and actively participate in project kickoff meetings, construction coordination meetings, commissioning reviews, and weekly progress meetings
• Lead project meetings when required and provide clear status updates to stakeholders
• Submit detailed weekly project status reports to management outlining project progress, schedule status, risks and blockers, open action items, commissioning status, safety concerns, resource constraints, and upcoming milestones
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, vendors, integrators, and operational stakeholders

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a physical security professional
• PMP Certification preferred, or a minimum of 5 years managing physical security delivery projects within a construction environment
• Strong understanding of enterprise-level physical security systems and infrastructure
• Experience managing physical security projects in mission-critical or construction environments
• Working familiarity with Bluebeam and/or AutoCAD
• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction drawings, low-voltage drawings, security device layouts, single-line diagrams, and network topology drawings
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience overseeing commissioning activities for enterprise physical security systems and supporting infrastructure
• Strong understanding of structured cabling and low-voltage installation practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
• Experience supporting physical security deployments within data center environments
• Familiarity with enterprise physical security platforms such as Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone, and CCURE
• Experience working within hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of construction project delivery methodologies and commissioning best practices
• Experience managing security integrators and third-party vendors
• Understanding of network infrastructure concepts related to physical security systems