Security Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Reports to: Group Executive

Location: Seattle WA

Pay range: $90000 $135000/year (Salary Exempt) DOE

About Cochran

Light up your career path and join Cochran a trailblazer in the Pacific Northwests electrical and technology construction scene. We are at the forefront of fostering innovation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As one of the largest woman-owned contractors in the PNW we take pride in powering innovation human well-being and community. Our success is driven by the extraordinary talent of our team members and we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees thrive.

Since 1954 Cochran has played a major role in designing and installing electrical and technological infrastructure throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the country. With expertise in electrical security systems audio/visual communications service and maintenance our dedication to fresh thinking and proven execution is full-service.

Our values are proven not explained:

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Weve brought skylines arenas factories even robots to life. While our technology evolves our commitment to excellence never wavers. Were ready to light the way will you join us

About the Role

The Project Manager for our Security Services construction group plays a critical role in supporting and managing security-focused service and project work generated from dedicated service contracts for our client accounts. This role is ideal for a technically grounded manager who understands physical security systems and components and can effectively bridge design service and project execution. The role supports both reactive service work and planned projects ensuring scope clarity technical accuracy and exceptional client service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of coordination for security-related service work and small-to-mid-sized projects supporting the client field technicians and Group Executive.
• Support design-build and service-driven project execution by applying hands-on knowledge of security systems including access control video surveillance intercoms and related infrastructure.
• Review scopes of work service tickets and project documentation to ensure technical accuracy completeness and alignment with client expectations.
• Coordinate scheduling of technicians subcontractors and material procurement to support service SLAs and project milestones.
• Assist with submittals shop drawings and as-built documentation ensuring service and future maintenance needs are considered.
• Maintain accurate project and service documentation within project management systems including work orders change requests RFIs and closeout materials.
• Support estimating and change management efforts by validating parts labor assumptions and service requirements.
• Collaborate with design service and field teams to ensure systems are designed and installed with long-term serviceability in mind.
• Communicate regularly with internal teams and clients to provide status updates resolve issues and support strong customer relationships.
• Promote and support jobsite and service safety compliance in alignment with company and client requirements
• Assist in tracking financials billing readiness and service-related project costs.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply technical security system knowledge to support both service and project execution.
• Develop a deep understanding of client environments and service-driven project lifecycles.
• Strengthen coordination skills across design field and service teams.
• Deliver high-quality customer service through proactive communication and follow-through.
• Grow within Cochrans security and technology project management career path.

We are looking for someone with the following competencies:

• 36 years of experience supporting security systems low-voltage projects or technical service operations.
• Strong working knowledge of physical security systems components and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings specifications and service documentation.
• Experience supporting service environments including troubleshooting parts identification and lifecycle considerations.
• Strong organizational communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/service management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical design and operational teams.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate customers/account needs for site visits meetings and field coordination.

Why Cochran

Company Benefits

PTO 401k Medical Dental & Vision Life Insurance Seven Paid Holidays Voluntary Benefits EAP

DEIB Statement

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Accessibility Statement

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Compensation (Pay Range): $90000 $135000/year (Salary Exempt) DOE

An employees compensation level within the range will be based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location experience relevant education qualifications skills organizational needs and performance.

Join Cochran and bring your expertise in Electrical Construction to a company dedicated to innovation and excellence. We are excited to welcome a leader who will be pivotal in our continued growth and success!