Security Project Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

TEKsystems is searching for an experienced Security Project Manager to oversee commercial security and low-voltage projects throughout the Middle Tennessee market. This role is ideal for a project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with customers and field teams, and has strong experience in electronic security systems.

The Security Project Manager will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle from project award through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As a Security Project Manager, you will lead multiple commercial security projects while serving as the primary point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, and leadership experience to drive project success and customer satisfaction.

• Manage multiple commercial security projects simultaneously from contract award through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and procurement timelines.
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to verify project requirements.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and customer status updates.
• Monitor project financial performance, including labor utilization, forecasting, budgets, and change orders.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, applicable industry codes, and quality standards.
• Partner with sales, operations, and field leadership teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, closeout packages, and customer handoff deliverables.
• Foster strong customer relationships through effective communication and professional project management.

• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience within the commercial security, access control, CCTV, or low-voltage industry.
• Strong knowledge of commercial security systems, including:
  • Access Control
  • CCTV / Video Surveillance
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Integrated Security Platforms
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple priorities and project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

• Experience managing large-scale commercial construction or technology integration projects.
• Familiarity with structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Experience working directly with general contractors, owners, and end users.
• Knowledge of project scheduling and financial management best practices.
• Industry certifications (like NICET and BICSI) related to project management, security technologies, or low-voltage systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.