Assistant Project Manager Building Automation Jobs in Moline, IL

Company Overview:

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal is hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for leading physical security project across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project management, physical security technologies, and IT systems integration, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-site deployments. This position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant physical security solutions that protect people, assets, and operations.

Pay: $82,992.00 / year

This is a Monday - Friday in-office position located in Moline, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project management: Define project goals, scope, and work plans; work with management to determine long-term goals of the department (6-month, 1 year, 5 year), establish meaningful and impactful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and work to plan these goals out into manageable projects; specific style of project planning will be dictated by the Project Manager (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of physical security projects, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems
• Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans aligned with corporate security objectives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to design scalable, standards-compliant physical security systems that align with corporate security requirements
• Ensure all security installations and designs adhere to corporate physical security standards, industry best practices and applicable regulations
• Support client team as a point of contact for security integrators, contractors, and technology vendors
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including design drawings, change orders, test plans, and close-out reports
• Provide regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and milestones
• Stay current with emerging physical security technologies and evaluate their applicability to enhance corporate security posture
• Recommend upgrades or new solutions to improve system performance and operational efficiency
• Develop and deliver training programs for local facility teams, security stakeholders, and leadership
• Maintain detailed documentation on procedures, equipment, inventory, and system configurations

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience, preferably managing multi-site or enterprise-level security or technology projects
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget
• Experience working with security integrators, contractors, and vendors in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Experience interpreting and applying corporate security standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present to and instruct others
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to develop strong working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, attention to detail, be well organized, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills specifically within Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated integrity, honesty, poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and handle after-hours support as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Project management experience
• College Degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field
• Certification in one or more of the following:
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience in enterprise or global security environments, especially in corporate, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
• Background in security risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or Bluebeam for reviewing or creating security system layouts
• Experience working in cross-functional teams involving security, IT, facilities, legal, and compliance

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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