Physical Security Project Manager

Who We Are Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Vultr Cares 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans. 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month Company paid Wellable subscription Join Vultr Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physical Security Projects Manager to keep the security project portfolio moving schedules, gates, inspections, vendor logistics, and documentation across all active data center builds and upgrades. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced coordinating construction or security technology projects across multiple concurrent sites. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require close, day-to-day coordination with architects, general contractors, integrators, PMs/TPMs, procurement, physical security and other internal stakeholders across a fast-growing global data center portfolio. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Maintain the project schedule and design-review gate calendar across the build pipeline. Manage early project initiation activities and develop project security scope, schedule, critical deliverables, and requirements. Coordinate vendor and integrator logistics — RFIs, submittals, bid/SOW evaluation, and punch-list tracking — across all active builds and upgrades. Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFP/SOW and bid documentation for security systems installation scope; review bid-leveling documentation and provide feedback on award recommendations. Review security system design documentation for compliance with published and internal security requirements, technical standards, and installation standards; redline documentation and log issues as required. Serve as a primary point of contact for project teams and stakeholders; attend design, project management, OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor), and construction meetings. Coordinate construction-security logistics: secure shipping/receiving, chain-of-custody, and secure storage of high-value equipment during builds. Manage documentation, drawings, and gate records; produce project status and issues reports for stakeholders and leadership. Conduct on-site inspections during construction and installation and support final acceptance testing of completed systems; drive punch-list resolution and close-out. Manage project lessons-learned reviews, site metrics evaluation, and contractor performance evaluations; keep stakeholders informed of budget, schedule, risks, and issues. Travel Required 30-40% of the time Qualifications 3–5+ years of project coordination or project management experience, ideally in construction, security, or facilities (consultant, integrator, or end-user environment). Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Ability to read and interpret floor plans. Working familiarity with low-voltage, mechanical, and physical security technology and design concepts; knowledge of door hardware, access control system hardware, wiring standards, and installation methods a plus. Basic knowledge of access control and video management systems configuration & reporting, including monitoring functions and simple programming changes; manufacturer-specific certifications a plus. Strong organization and stakeholder-communication skills; comfort with Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, QuickBase). Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, and/or the Google Suite; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks and deliverables, and drive consistent on-time progress; excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred certifications: SIA CSPM, PMI PMP, CompTia Project+ Compensation $90,000 - $110,000 Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws. Inclusion & Privacy We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. 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