Project Security Manager

Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the Project Security Program in support of EPC construction activities. Ensures security risks are effectively managed through the application of appropriate security strategies, policies, procedures, and protective measures designed to safeguard personnel, assets, information, and operations. Serves as the project's principal security advisor, working collaboratively with project leadership, customers, contractors, and external stakeholders to maintain a secure operating environment and support successful project execution. #LI-TN1 Major Responsibilities: Leads the project security program across project site and offices supporting a large, complex, low-to-medium risk construction environment within a commercial/residential setting. Establishes security objectives and performance metrics (KPIs) to monitor program effectiveness. Directs the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security strategies, criteria, policies, and procedures for all project operations. Oversees and administers contracted site security services, ensuring performance is measured against established KPI’s, contractual requirements, and project security standards. Provides functional direction to assigned security personnel and coordinates activities with the contracted guard force service provider, without direct supervisory responsibility for contractor personnel. Monitors security operations, audits performance, and evaluates performance against established KPIs, corporate requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Develops and implements security awareness and training programs tailored to project workforce needs, including site-specific and role-based instruction. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with local law enforcement, intelligence providers, and peer security professionals to support threat monitoring, situational awareness, and coordinated response to security incidents, including crowd-related events, demonstrations, and access control disruptions. Conducts security risk assessments, investigations, and audits involving personnel, facilities, and incidents that may impact company and client assets and operations. Supports emergency preparedness planning and leads these activities as required, including incident response, crisis management, evacuation procedures, and continuity of operations in a remote-site environment. Represents the security function in project meetings and engages with client representatives, government authorities, and industry stakeholders on security-related matters. Protects sensitive information through implementation of security controls for internal data, reports, investigations, and proprietary client information. Provides security support and coordination with project disciplines that include but are not limited to Labor/Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Transportation & Logistics, and ES&H to address overlapping risks, promote consistent application of policies, and support safe and compliant project operations. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of in security, law enforcement, military, or intelligence operations leading teams and operations at increasing levels of responsibility, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. Formal, specialized training in security, criminal justice, military, or related disciplines. Required Knowledge and Skills: Advanced knowledge of physical security principles, practices, and technologies, with demonstrated ability to apply them in protecting construction sites, offices, and personnel in remote or resource constrained environments. Proven experience managing security programs, including security risk assessment, security planning, oversight of contracted security services providers and coordination of security personnel. Demonstrated experience operating in a complex industrial construction environment or remote locations characterized by adverse weather and limited access to external support services (e.g. law enforcement and emergency services). Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and county laws, regulations, and industry standards governing security operations and compliance. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage leadership, contractors, clients, and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to assess threats and vulnerabilities and implement practical, risk-based mitigation measures. English proficiency required; the ability to communicate in Spanish is beneficial. Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. 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