Physical Security Project Specialist

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here. The Physical Security Project Specialist leads security system installation and service projects across the enterprise, from planning through closeout. Within approved scope, budget, security standards, and delegated authority, this role manages schedules, spending, and vendor commitments; coordinates resources and customer communications; and maintains accurate project records. Working with overall project leads, internal teams, customers, and vendors, the coordinator identifies risks, implements mitigation plans, independently resolves day-to-day issues, and escalates decisions beyond delegated authority with recommended solutions and their impacts. The role provides timely updates to support on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. Lead the Physical Security portion of assigned projects from planning through closeout; manage vendors, schedules, critical milestones, and spending within approved project scope, budget, and security standards. Identify project risks and dependencies, implement mitigation plans with vendors and internal stakeholders, and independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority. Responsible for making decisions within the approved scope, budget, and security standards. Keep internal stakeholders and assigned resources informed of project status, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions or support needed. Attend project calls with vendors and internal teams; document decisions, action items, and follow-up commitments. Maintain an organized archive of project correspondence, photos, designs, vendor agreements, and closeout documentation; manage passwords in accordance with company policy. Ensure version control, naming conventions, and document retention align with company standards. Review aging requests, service tickets, and projects; Publish and improve internal dashboards and reports that summarize project and service activity for leadership and project teams. Verify project and service closeout, including site confirmation, final invoicing, and updated records. Create and manage purchase orders (POs); Coordinate vendor invoicing for RMR, projects, and service tickets; Reconcile invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal finance and accounts payable (AP) teams. Validate data, identify trends and dependencies, and investigate discrepancies. recommend solutions and escalate decisions beyond that authority with their scope, budget, schedule, and security-standard impacts., apply document-control standards consistently; Exercise discretion with sensitive site, vendor, and security information; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, or a related field, or 3 years of professional experience in security or a related field, including project coordination, operations, or vendor management., One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Project coordination, Required One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Evaluation, design, and installation of physical security systems, Required Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Professional experience in security or a related field, Required Physical security technologies, systems, and software platforms Advanced, Required Drawing review and markup tools, such as CAD software, Bluebeam, or Adobe Acrobat Pro Advanced, Required Information technology and security best practices Advanced, Preferred Dashboard tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or Data Studio, and KPI reporting Advanced, Preferred Travel - Yes, 20-30% Target Bonus - 10% Safety & Security Our Culture & Commitment : market data/ranges; internal equity; The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. Security Notice for Applicants : com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. 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