Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager (US-Based)

RedCloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm that partners with organizations to solve complex challenges. They are seeking a Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager to coordinate physical security design efforts and provide technical direction for security projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead physical security design projects from concept through issued-for-construction (IFC) deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, standards, and operational needs
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams for physical security design scope and decisions
• Manage design schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent security projects
• Provide technical oversight and review of design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, narratives, OPRs, and bills of materials, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards
• Coordinate and facilitate design reviews, stakeholder working sessions, and issue resolution meetings
• Translate client requirements into clear design direction for engineers, integrators, and drafting teams
• Ensure security system designs are scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective, incorporating lessons learned and best practices
• Collaborate closely with construction managers, system integrators, IT teams, and facilities stakeholders to support successful downstream implementation
• Track and manage design changes, RFIs, and design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Stay current on physical security technologies, low-voltage systems standards, and industry trends to inform design decisions and client recommendations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in physical security system design for large facilities such as data centers
• Proficiency in designing electronic access control systems, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems
• Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, and mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with large security systems commonly used by leading technology companies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with keen attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with AutoCAD design
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams