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Job Location drjobs

Houston - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager with potential to grow into a leadership role within the school security industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on field or technical experience who is ready to transition into project management. The Junior Project Manager will support senior leadership while gaining direct exposure to planning scheduling and coordinating large-scale security projects.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in planning scheduling and executing projects in areas such as video surveillance access control structured cabling fiber optics and fire alarm systems.
  • Learn to serve as a point of contact for clients and subcontractors under the guidance of experienced Project Managers.
  • Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings onsite and contribute to creating a culture of safety.
  • Observe and escalate safety concerns or risks immediately to senior team members.
  • Support coordination with Purchasing Field Operations and vendors to ensure materials and labor are available when needed.
  • Maintain accurate project status reports and assist in monitoring Procore Daily Reports.
  • Review and interpret as-built and progress drawings with mentoring support.
  • Conduct site visits to track progress verify quality and gain field experience.
  • Become proficient with GigWire and project management tools.
  • Collaborate with General Contractors on larger projects under senior guidance.
  • Adapt to varying schedules including days evenings and occasional weekends as projects require.
Qualifications
  • Prior experience in the security systems industry preferred
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and adapt to business needs as required
  • Proven history of upward mobility within roles.
  • Aptitude for management and leadership with some experience.
  • Hands-on experience in security integration or related field strongly preferred.
  • Interest in learning project management skills and growing into a leadership role.
  • Familiarity with video surveillance access control structured cabling fiber optics and/or fire alarm systems a plus.
  • Certifications (Milestone Genetec Avigilon Bosch Open Options etc.) are helpful but not required.
  • Familiarity with Procore or other construction software is a bonus.
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills; comfort with spreadsheets and data tracking.
  • Ability to read drawings or willingness to learn.
  • Must be able to obtain (or test for) a DPS Security License within 90 days of employment.



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