JOB PURPOSE
The Low Voltage Security Project Manager is responsible for the full project life cycle of low voltage security projects, monitoring a team of up to six technicians performing the installation, service and repair, alteration, and maintenance of security-related systems including access control, CCTV, IP video, and alarm/intrusion systems. This role ensures work is coordinated properly, carried out efficiently, and compliant with industry standards across a variety of business and institutional environments, including commercial, industrial, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and government facilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all phases of low voltage security projects, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Assign, coordinate, and oversee technician work schedules and daily activities.
Conduct project performance evaluations of team members at the end of each project.
Assign work tasks to technicians and monitor a daily work crew of up to six technicians.
Communicate project updates with internal and external stakeholders.
Update project documents with accurate and sufficient information to support executive decisionmaking.
Conduct project closing with the customer, ensuring all deliverables are met.
Inspect, install, maintain, program, and repair access control, intrusion alarm, closed circuit television, and other securityrelated systems.
Work from schematics, diagrams, and written and verbal instructions.
Evaluate, diagnose, and troubleshoot systems and perform repairs as necessary.
Perform upgrades and additions to systems to increase functionality and usability.
Maintain a basic understanding of IT networking common practices (IP and MAC addressing) and their application in the security industry.
Perform programming, data backup, and restoration functions for electronic systems.
Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of required items.
Transport tools, equipment, supplies, and other materials required at the job site.
Install low voltage wire, conduit, and security devices as needed.
Respond to emergency situations during or after duty hours to resolve immediate safety/security concerns.
Perform computer program entry as required to add CCTV cameras, access control devices, and intrusion alarm systems.
Coordinate with facilities managers and other trades as needed to complete projects and services efficiently.
Inform personnel about procedures and/or system status to support decisionmaking, action, or compliance with health and safety regulations.
Respond to afterhours service calls as needed to resolve urgent security concerns.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company operating procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of related technical experience with access control, surveillance, and alarm systems, including computer networking experience.
Familiarity with a wide range of tasks and technologies related to security systems, including cable pulling; installation of glass breaks, motion detectors, magnetic locks, card readers, and cameras; system programming; low voltage background; and testing, troubleshooting, and inspection.
Ability to read blueprints and architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.
Ability to work independently and manage a field crew.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
Effective critical thinking with complex problemsolving and problem sensitivity.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Current certificate or degree from a technical college, school, or industry certification body relevant to the security, IT, or electrical fields (e.g., ESA/NTS, ASIS, IBEW, IEC, BICSI, INFOCOMM, AMAG, or CCTV manufacturer certification such as Milestone, Axis, Bosch, or Honeywell).
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior project management or crew lead experience on security or low voltage projects.
Manufacturer certification(s) relevant to scDataCom's partner product lines (e.g., Motorola Solutions/Avigilon Alta, Avigilon Unity, Pelco, HALO).
Experience working on federal or government facility projects.
BICSI RPTM certification preferred
PMP Fundamentals courses required
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work generally takes place during day shift hours; special circumstances may require weekend or shift work.
This is a hybrid position that may require work from home, project sites, and meetings at Savannah HQ.
Must be available to travel at least 25% of the year, including travel within the United States.
Work can take place both indoors and outdoors.
May include extended periods of standing, lifting of heavy objects, or repetitive tasks, and use of lifts, ladders, or scaffolding.
May include use of hand and power tools.
CAREER PATH
This role sits above the Low Voltage Technician career ladder within scDataCom's field organization, drawing on advanced technical proficiency and demonstrated leadership across the Senior Technician and Lead Technician levels.
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Managers are positioned for continued growth into senior operations or program management roles within the company.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
scDataCom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
scDataCom is a proud Veteran-Owned Business and strongly encourages veterans and members of the military community to apply. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with it.
About scDataCom
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, scDataCom designs, installs, integrates, and supports intelligent physical security solutions for organizations with complex operational and security requirements. Our expertise includes access control, AI-powered video surveillance, intrusion detection, electronic key management, emergency communications, structured cabling, and integrated security management systems. From local commercial projects to nationwide federal deployments, our team delivers scalable solutions that help organizations improve safety, strengthen operational resilience, and protect their most valuable assets.
Today, scDataCom is recognized among the nation's leading security systems integrators, serving customers across commercial, healthcare, government, education, industrial, logistics, and critical infrastructure markets with the same commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service.