Airport Security Systems Design Manager

Oversees design and engineering management of Airport Security Systems. Closely liaises with Police/Security, Master planners, design consultants, related discipline engineers and project design managers to ensure effective implementation of security systems requirements.

Following responsibilities:

· Facilitates meetings with users and designers/consultants to identify Security System requirements (e.g., hardware, software, and/or specifications regarding system functionality) and to establish a schedule for on-time completion. Users may be airlines, Police/security, Client or other government agencies.

· Security Systems include: Screening, Video Management systems, PSIM, Access Control, Biometrics, Intrusion detection system, video analytics, operation centers, network

· Manages review by Consultant for completeness of Security System Contractor Submittals and RFI(s) and verifies adequacy of response and inter-disciplinary input prior to return to the Contractor.

· Evaluate technology and provide professional opinions.

· Participates in the review and approval of proposed Security systems subcontractors and proposed system architecture and equipment.

· Manage coordination between user groups, construction managers, and construction contractors during construction.

· Manage Security System Design-Builder planning and execution of tasks addressing assembly, testing, evaluation, and installation of final system components.

· Monitor systems integration efforts, record results, and acquire sign-off from appropriate resources.

· Assists in validation of testing and commissioning, start-up, record drawings and post-occupancy evaluations.

· Supports Client's efforts in training and activation of Security systems.

· Verify compliance of IT and Security standards.

· Monitor schedule and cost of the project for contractual compliance and interfaces with other projects.

· Verify completion of work performed considering time and budget.

· May provide technical guidance to lower-level Security/IT personnel assigned to project.

· Keeps abreast of current and newly-developing technologies.

· Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.

• Minimum of 12 years experience, at least 5 of which should demonstrate a lead role in Airport Security System development, procurement and installation on Airport Terminal projects of similar size and nature.

• The candidate should also have proven successful experience in Security Systems planning, design, construction management and tender solicitation documents.

• Project management experience, especially projects in transportation.
• Requires a thorough understanding of current software applications, Security systems, networking, and technology.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with user and Security/IT colleagues on technical and non-technical subjects.
• Will be required to comply with project safety requirements and walk on construction sites including walking construction stair ways, and on uneven surfaces in unimproved spaces that may have limited illumination.