Mission Critical Project Manager
Project Manager - Mission Critical
Location: Remote or Newport Beach, CA (preferred)
Department: Mission Critical Studio
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to support our Mission Critical studio, which focuses on highly technical, infrastructure‑driven environments including data centers, power facilities, and water sector projects. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in complex environments, excels at client management, and brings a strong foundation in physical security systems.
While candidates with a consulting background are strongly preferred, we are also open to those coming from integrator organizations who have managed similar project scopes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle project management for mission‑critical projects, ensuring delivery aligned with scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
- Serve as the primary interface with clients across sectors such as data centers, power, and water facilities, providing guidance, technical clarity, and consistent communication.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution across design and implementation phases.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, risk registers, action plans, and progress reporting for internal and client-facing audiences.
- Oversee project documentation, change management, and compliance with internal methodologies and client standards.
- Ensure quality assurance practices are followed throughout all phases of project delivery.
- Support the team by identifying opportunities for process improvement, workflow enhancements, and optimized delivery practices.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience managing projects in mission‑critical environments, ideally involving data centers, utilities, or infrastructure‑driven industries.
- Strong background in security systems, including:
- Video Surveillance Systems (VSS)
- Access Control
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS)
- Experience working with technical teams, end users, vendors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication, documentation, and client management skills.
- Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Preferred Qualifications
- Consulting background within AEC, technology design, or mission‑critical sectors.
- Experience from a security integrator is also welcomed.
- Familiarity with Revit and multidisciplinary design coordination (not required but highly valued).
- Experience working in highly regulated, high‑reliability, or compliance‑driven environments.
- PMP, CAPM, or other project management certifications are a plus.
Work Environment
- This role may be performed remotely, though candidates located in or near Newport Beach, CA are strongly encouraged and may be given preference due to proximity to key teams.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.
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