Field Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionField Project Manager – Data Center Construction / Electronic Security Exciting time to join a fast-growing, industry-leading systems integrator! We seek a senior Field Project Manager! The Field Project Manager leads field execution of electronic security installations (access control and video surveillance) on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. The role takes projects from mobilization through commissioning and turnover, and is accountable for field coordination, installation progress, subcontractor performance, quality, safety, and commissioning readiness across multiple buildings, phases, and work areas. This is a direct-hire opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska. This organization offers an excellent, values-driven culture with a strong commitment to colleague growth. This role requires regular travel to project sites, with minor overnight travel as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead field execution for assigned data center projects, buildings, phases, or work areas from mobilization through system turnover.Direct day-to-day work of technicians and subcontractors by setting priorities, sequencing work, and confirming adequate staffing.Build and maintain short-term look-ahead schedules aligned with the overall construction schedule. Track production, milestones, manpower, constraints, and recovery actions.Review drawings, specifications, submittals, device schedules, door details, and RFIs to plan field work. Identify discrepancies and constructability issues, and drive them to resolution.Coordinate sequencing, work-area access, door-hardware readiness, electrical and network requirements, and trade interfaces with GCs, customers, and other trades.Attend construction coordination meetings to report progress, upcoming work, constraints, and required decisions.Perform first-line quality inspections, document deficiencies, follow corrective actions to closure, and escalate recurring quality, safety, or performance concerns.Maintain daily reports, manpower and production logs, photos, issue logs, punch lists, redlines, inspection records, and closeout documentation.Identify risks in design, scope, materials, site access, schedule, and commissioning early. Document scope changes and support change orders with field quantities and labor impacts.Support cost control by tracking field labor, productivity, rework, and subcontractor progress for forecast updates.Confirm materials, equipment, access, and prerequisites are ready before installation and commissioning, and coordinate deliveries.Coordinate commissioning, testing, punch-list completion, as-builts, training, and final turnover with technical and commissioning resources.Mentor less-experienced colleagues in field coordination, documentation, quality, safety, and subcontractor oversight. REQUIRED SKILLS:5–10 years of experience in electronic security, low-voltage construction, or related field operations, including field leadership or subcontractor oversight on large-scale construction projects.Demonstrated experience on large-scale data center or similarly complex mission-critical projects with multiple buildings, phases, or subcontracted teams.Working knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and related security system installations.Ability to read and mark up blueprints, specifications, submittals, risers, device schedules, door details, and commissioning documents.Experience developing look-ahead schedules, assessing manpower and productivity, and coordinating schedule recovery plans.Ability to track field labor and quantities, recognize scope changes, and document cost and schedule impacts for forecasts and change orders.Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, plus PDF and drawing-markup tools, scheduling tools, and project or document-control platforms.Strong written and verbal communication, including raising unfavorable news or emerging risks early.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support after-hours testing, cutovers, or commissioning.Ability to meet customer safety, security, badging, and site-access requirements.Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience. PREFERRED SKILLS:Experience overseeing security installations by technicians and subcontractors on large-scale data center projects.Experience with multi-phase schedules, commissioning milestones, customer-witnessed testing, punch lists, and turnover.Familiarity with Boon Edam turnstiles, Alcatraz AI biometric readers, SightLogix thermal sensors, and Cisco network switches.Construction safety training (OSHA 10/30), project management training, and relevant industry certifications or licenses. Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorships are not available.