Director of Installation
Perimeter Security Partners, Brentwood, TN, United States
Description
Perimeter Security Partners ("PSP") is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Director of Installation. The Director will focus on building and managing a growing installation team to deliver physical security projects across the United States. PSP designs, engineers, installs, and maintains physical and electronic security systems for high‑risk assets serving governmental, commercial, and industrial customers worldwide.
The Director of Installation will work with Project Managers, a General Superintendent, Project Superintendents, a Submittal Coordinator, and Field Installation Teams to enhance client relationships, develop the team, and provide constructive feedback. The Director reports directly to the CEO.
Duties
Structure and equip the Installation Department to meet current requirements and future opportunities.
Maintain the proper staffing for the department by monitoring workloads, developing job descriptions for individual roles, and coordinating with PSP executives to source, screen, and hire new team members.
Conduct in‑house training and arrange third‑party training for all personnel within the department, including technical training and management training topics.
Identify software, mobile devices, tools, and equipment necessary to allow for quality, safe execution of the work and documentation of the work performed by the department.
Define vehicle requirements for the department and establish standards for equipping and maintaining assigned vehicles.
Support business development efforts by providing input on current labor, equipment, and material costs; provide technical input for proposals; and support pre‑bid site visits when necessary.
Supervise a team of Project Managers, a Senior Project Manager, a General Superintendent, and other installation management professionals; oversee administrative requirements, performance reviews, training, professional development, goal setting, and problem‑solving support.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and a point of escalation for all Installation Department personnel to improve the quality and profitability of installation projects.
Develop, support, and implement policies and procedures in coordination with PSP leadership to meet contractual requirements and company objectives.
Execute contract management responsibilities for all work assigned to the department, including contract review, change order development, customer dispute resolution, terms negotiation, and other associated tasks.
Conduct periodic visits to project sites to obtain direct client feedback, observe PSP performance, and identify potential additional opportunities.
Oversee the company’s project closeout activities, including performance verification testing, customer training, and project documentation.
Identify process improvement opportunities within the department and implement projects to execute improvements.
Oversee the onboarding process and initial training for newly hired department employees.
Coordinate with other directors and managers of the company to efficiently share resources, lessons learned, and client relationships to optimize the company’s performance.
Develop and monitor performance standards for department personnel that ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company policy.
Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or an applicable technical discipline is required.
Minimum of ten years of experience in a management role is required, with at least three years of experience as a construction or installation project manager or project director preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in a professional installation, construction management, or construction company is required.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Experience with Procore project management software is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Government contracting and work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is highly desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit at a computer workstation for several hours at a time.
Ability to travel by air or for up to 8 hours by car.
Additional Information
Duties are performed primarily in PSP’s Brentwood, TN office.
Periodic ( Benefits
Full Time / Salary ($105,000-135,000, depending on experience)
Matching 401(k) (4%)
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Eligibility for Profit Sharing Bonus
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The Director of Installation will work with Project Managers, a General Superintendent, Project Superintendents, a Submittal Coordinator, and Field Installation Teams to enhance client relationships, develop the team, and provide constructive feedback. The Director reports directly to the CEO.
Duties
Structure and equip the Installation Department to meet current requirements and future opportunities.
Maintain the proper staffing for the department by monitoring workloads, developing job descriptions for individual roles, and coordinating with PSP executives to source, screen, and hire new team members.
Conduct in‑house training and arrange third‑party training for all personnel within the department, including technical training and management training topics.
Identify software, mobile devices, tools, and equipment necessary to allow for quality, safe execution of the work and documentation of the work performed by the department.
Define vehicle requirements for the department and establish standards for equipping and maintaining assigned vehicles.
Support business development efforts by providing input on current labor, equipment, and material costs; provide technical input for proposals; and support pre‑bid site visits when necessary.
Supervise a team of Project Managers, a Senior Project Manager, a General Superintendent, and other installation management professionals; oversee administrative requirements, performance reviews, training, professional development, goal setting, and problem‑solving support.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and a point of escalation for all Installation Department personnel to improve the quality and profitability of installation projects.
Develop, support, and implement policies and procedures in coordination with PSP leadership to meet contractual requirements and company objectives.
Execute contract management responsibilities for all work assigned to the department, including contract review, change order development, customer dispute resolution, terms negotiation, and other associated tasks.
Conduct periodic visits to project sites to obtain direct client feedback, observe PSP performance, and identify potential additional opportunities.
Oversee the company’s project closeout activities, including performance verification testing, customer training, and project documentation.
Identify process improvement opportunities within the department and implement projects to execute improvements.
Oversee the onboarding process and initial training for newly hired department employees.
Coordinate with other directors and managers of the company to efficiently share resources, lessons learned, and client relationships to optimize the company’s performance.
Develop and monitor performance standards for department personnel that ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company policy.
Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or an applicable technical discipline is required.
Minimum of ten years of experience in a management role is required, with at least three years of experience as a construction or installation project manager or project director preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in a professional installation, construction management, or construction company is required.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Experience with Procore project management software is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Government contracting and work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is highly desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit at a computer workstation for several hours at a time.
Ability to travel by air or for up to 8 hours by car.
Additional Information
Duties are performed primarily in PSP’s Brentwood, TN office.
Periodic ( Benefits
Full Time / Salary ($105,000-135,000, depending on experience)
Matching 401(k) (4%)
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Eligibility for Profit Sharing Bonus
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