Physical Security Construction Project Manager, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

This role will be on-site in Shackelford County, TX.

The Construction Security Project Manager role is responsible for delivering large-scale security infrastructure programs on a large-scale campus. This role requires deep expertise in physical security systems, construction project management, and cross-functional collaboration. The Project Manager will oversee design reviews, implementation, and commissioning of advanced security solutions for new and existing facilities, ensuring compliance with organizational and customer standards and industry best practices.

This position demands forward thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.

• Stand up new security infrastructure at large, complex sites in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform design reviews for security infrastructure projects.
• Lead planning and execution for new locations, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards.
• Work with partner construction disciplines to ensure project delays and concerns are communicated early and often, and effective solutions are implemented.
• Evaluate, enforce, and maintain security standards, documentation, and compliance requirements.

• Partner with internal teams and external construction disciplines to deliver high-quality results.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer-facing meetings, progress reporting, and stakeholder updates.

• Manage General Contractor and Security Integrator relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee RFP/RFI processes.
• Conduct financial reviews, manage budgets, and ensure cost-effective project delivery.

Oversee commissioning of security equipment, including:

• Hardware: cabling, cameras, doors, readers, intercoms, NVRs.
• Software:
  Access Control Systems (Lenel) and Video Surveillance Systems (Milestone).
• Ensure ACS/VSS system readiness and integration with enterprise security platforms.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, openness, and continuous improvement.

• Lenel Access Control experience: 5+ years (certification preferred)
• Milestone Video Surveillance experience: 5+ years
• Data Center experience: 5+ years
• Construction Project Management: 5-10 years
• PSP, CSPM, PMP certifications preferred
• Knowledge of Genetec systems
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Smartsheets, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong background in design review and security infrastructure planning
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for customer-facing interactions
• Willingness to travel as needed for project oversight
• Experience in high-security environments such as data centers is preferred

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short…