Physical Security Design & Construction Coordinator (Embedded Contractor)

Description: Employer: Confidential (Third-Party Contractor) Assignment: Embedded within Client Security organization Reporting: Administrative/reporting line to Company Designated Manager; day-to-day direction from Client Security Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Note: This embedded contractor role executes work under the Client’s approved requirements, specifications, and processes. The position does not author, set, or approve security standards or policies and has no independent budget/signature authority. General Description The Physical Security Design & Construction Coordinator (Embedded Contractor) delivers end-to-end physical security design and construction tasks across multiple concurrent projects—scoping, planning, coordinating vendors, field verification, commissioning, and closeout—ensuring deliverables meet Client requirements/specifications, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The role focuses on disciplined project execution, construction coordination, and technical quality while operating under Client direction and approved procedures. Key Responsibilities Project & Program Execution Manage assigned projects through the full lifecycle: initiation, planning, design coordination, procurement support, construction, testing/commissioning, and closeout—per Client procedures. Build and maintain detailed schedules; track critical path and dependencies; maintain risk, issue, and decision logs; perform change control and cost tracking consistent with Client practices. Prepare scopes of work (SOW), basis of design summaries, estimates, vendor bid packages/RFP inputs, and award recommendations for Client review/approval. Coordinate weekly project/status meetings; document actions/owners/dates; drive follow-through on field issues, material lead times, and construction readiness. Maintain complete project records (drawings, submittals, as-builts, test sheets, O&M manuals) and deliver compliant closeout documentation. Design & Construction Coordination Produce and/or review physical security layouts for new builds, remodels, and third-party spaces to ensure conformance with Client requirements and applicable codes. Perform constructability reviews; coordinate pathways, power, and network needs with Facilities/IT/GC/low-voltage integrators; support value engineering without degrading security objectives. Conduct site walks, rough-in/trim checks, and commissioning (functional testing, acceptance criteria, punch lists); verify device placement and labeling; validate as-builts. Technical Execution Apply advanced working knowledge of Access Control (ACS), VMS/CCTV, Intrusion, door hardware, low-voltage cabling, and practical network fundamentals (PoE, VLAN concepts) to ensure solutions function as intended. Interpret and mark up architectural/MEP/low-voltage drawings (plans, elevations, details, risers) and verify installations align with Client requirements, life-safety, and IT/security policies. Vendor & Construction Administration Coordinate integrators, low-voltage subcontractors, and GCs: manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, delivery schedules, and pay-application support per Client direction. Enforce QA/QC expectations in the field; document deficiencies; drive corrective action and retest prior to acceptance. Support material/equipment tracking, serial capture, asset lists, and turnover documentation. Governance, Tools & Reporting Utilize Bluebeam Revu for markups/reviews and update construction/project tracking in Client-approved platforms (e.g., Procore/Autodesk Build/PlanGrid, Jira or equivalent). Maintain project schedules using the Client’s approved scheduling tool and provide routine written status updates, dashboards, and risk/issue logs to the assigned Client lead per the agreed reporting cadence. Requirements: Required Qualifications 5–7+ years delivering design and construction projects (preferably low-voltage/physical security) with clear results on scope, schedule, and budget in an owner’s-rep, GC, integrator, or contractor setting. Strong command of project controls: work breakdown, scheduling/critical path, cost tracking, risk/issue management, change control, and vendor coordination. Proficiency reading architectural/MEP/low-voltage drawings and specifications; hands-on experience with submittals, RFIs, change orders, and punch-list closeout. Advanced working knowledge of ACS, VMS/CCTV, Intrusion and integration with door hardware, networks, and life-safety systems. Field experience with construction administration and commissioning (functional testing, acceptance documentation). Proficiency with Bluebeam; familiarity with Client-approved project/construction platforms (e.g., Procore/Autodesk Build/PlanGrid, Jira or equivalent); and experience creating/maintaining schedules in any enterprise scheduling tool per Client standards. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Security Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). PMP or CAPM; PSP (ASIS) and/or OSHA-30/LEED preferred. Familiarity with relevant codes/standards (e.g., IBC, NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 72, UL 294) and enterprise IT/security policies. Exposure to AutoCAD/Revit (view/markup) and basic network troubleshooting for security devices. Other Duties This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.