Manager - Facility Security Projects

Security Project Manager

This position ensures that appropriate security systems and tools are in place at field locations, and that associates are utilizing the tools as designed for enhanced security. This position will proactively assess and identify opportunities, and make necessary recommendations, to include strong relationships with Corporate Security's and Field Operations' needs for improving a facility's physical security. The role manages project budgets, schedules, invoice payments, and the ability to provide reporting to leadership as required.

This role is expected to work normal operational hours for the Pacific time zone and be available as needed after hours via phone and email.

Using functional expertise, proactively assess and manage facility security projects / programs to include :

• Supervision of contractors, project administration, and budgeting for physical security projects (typically under $100,000)
• Other projects as assigned

Perform value engineering

Contract negotiations

Bid analysis and contractor selection

Invoice review and processing

Project / program cost estimates and analysis which are valid and accurate.

Assist senior leadership decisions on the feasibility of projects / programs

Relentless oversite to ensure security tools, systems and maintenance of such physical security systems are operating at full capacity and effectiveness as designed within their region of responsibility.

Create and maintain strong internal relationships.

Provide critical information to management as needed.

Provide reliable technical support to Field Customers

Create and maintain strong and appropriate relationships with key service providers and business partners.

Effective collaboration with Administration Staff, Operations Customers, and service providers / business partners.

Maximizing associate safety and profit by mitigating financial loss from theft, fraud and lawsuits caused by associate error and or misapplication of Penske policy and procedure.

4-year degree in Criminal Justice or related field required

5 - 7 years of field experience in overseeing installation, configuration, and maintenance of security systems and components

Demonstrated expertise and organizational skills in facilities security best practices.

Experience with rollout and management of large-scale national programs.

Background in facility security systems is a must.

Knowledge of facility construction and maintenance management

Knowledge of facility security best practices and technologies

Security equipment evaluation and selection experience.

Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and documents

Strong written and oral communication skills

Highly developed organizational skills, including appropriate use of technology

Strong people skills; ability to work well with others and influence multiple levels of leadership

Project and program management skills, including detailed project notes.

Analytical and budgeting skills

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required.

Travel to the Corporate Office for department meetings as needed. Typically, twice a year.

Conduct site visits within the region of responsibility as needed. Once a year on average or as operational needs require.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate will be required to : read; communicate verbally and / or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25lbs / 12kg.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Penske Truck Leasing / Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing / Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.