Physical Security Project Manager (Rosemead, CA)

Location:

Rosemead, CA (Hybrid)

Duration:

18-month contract

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00

PM Pay Rate :

$47.00-$51.00/hr Position Summary Our client, a leading regulated utility in California, is seeking a Physical Security Project Manager to support their Corporate Security division on an 18-month contract basis. In this role, you will independently manage a portfolio of physical security technology capital projects ranging from $10K to $1M in value, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with established security standards. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a portfolio of physical security technology capital projects valued from $10K up to $1M. Identify and mitigate project risks; proactively alert the PMO manager and key Corporate Security stakeholders to problem areas and work with project teams to develop effective mitigations. Review physical security engineering plans and drawings to ensure proposed solutions align with established security standards, processes, procedures, and overall business objectives. Maintain daily communication — in person, by phone, and via email — with a wide range of personnel to support scope definition, scheduling, budget management, and coordination of vendor field activities. Present project status updates at daily, weekly, and monthly PMO meetings and calls. Maintain and update monthly project status reports covering scope, schedule, and financial progress to ensure ongoing project health. Lead vendor activities to ensure construction work is executed in accordance with established schedules and capital spend commitments. Support monthly financial variance reporting across all assigned projects. Document business cases, budgets, schedules, and project requirements in the form of project charters. Conduct field site walks in support of new project engagements and scope assessments. Facilitate project status meetings with core project teams as required. Maintain thorough project accounting records and documentation. Develop and maintain current financial forecasts, outlooks, and MS Project schedules for all assigned projects. Review vendor daily reports to verify that work progress and quality meet required standards. Champion project safety and safe work practices in alignment with applicable safety standards. Education & Experience Typically 5-8 years of experience in project, program, or contract management in a related field. Minimum 2 years of contract management experience. Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. PMP Certification preferred. Knowledge & Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills — this role requires daily collaboration across a diverse range of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to develop medium to complex project schedules using MS Project. Experience maintaining project budgets and developing financial forecasts. Ability to interpret and/or design electrical single-line and logic diagrams. Ability to read and interpret construction and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) drawings. Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements preferred. ...