Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Physical Security Project Manager (SPM) who has passion to lead the delivery of physical security systems for recent office and facility builds across the APAC region.
This role will serve as primary point of coordination across internal teams, regional vendors, landlords, and construction partners to ensure systems are implemented on time, on budget, and aligned with global GSIS standards while accounting for country-specific codes, market practices and threat profiles.
The SPM will manage the complete project lifecycle from project inception through operational handover, and will act as the region's on-the-ground DEC representative.
The ideal candidate is familiar with electronic security systems design, vendor management across APAC markets, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder, multi-time-zone environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Execution | Design Engineering | Stakeholder CoordinationOwnership of project schedules and plans, budgets, correspondence, communication, coordination, meeting documentation, project document organization for APAC projectsProduce request for proposals (RFP's), review vendor proposals (design consultants, security integrators, service and manufacturer partners) evaluate for competitive scope and pricing, process and manage purchase and change orders for facilities and office build projectsDevelop and maintain the APAC vendor bench (design consultants, integrators, service partners) and ensure regional product availability, certifications and support align with global standards and BODPerform iterative reviews of contract requirements and associated progress; communicate and enforce with vendor partnersLead integration bid process activities, including organization and packaging of Contract Documentation, RFP release and response review, response to bid requests-for-information (RFI's), interviews, proposal review, recommendation, selection, and awardAttend new build kickoff site visits to evaluate space aspects, identify challenges and opportunities for systems technology implementation and design engineering approachReview and negotiate lease contracts, perform feasibility and due diligence efforts, and collaborate with internal teams to assess site-specific zoning requirements, local code and data-privacy considerations, security risks and mitigation strategies, and country-specific threat profilesOversee contracted design engineering consultants to ensure project Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, ancillary documents) are complete, accurate, coordinated and aligned with Real Estate,



GSIS requirements and overall business driversTrack coordination elements between design engineering consultants and associated project disciplines (architectural, electrical / fire alarm, network, AV/VC, etc.); manage Contract Documentation backcheck processServe as the APAC liaison to the global DEC team, providing regional input into standards, templates and the program dashboardConstruction Administration | Programming & Commissioning | Operational HandoverLead construction kickoff activities, including security integration schedule creation and dependencies, risk identification and mitigation, kickoff and recurring coordination meetingsInterface with General Contractor, landlord / building management, associated construction teams, and construction execution platforms to manage process and communication protocolsManage submittal and RFI review and approval processesLiaison between design consultants, security integrators and internal operations teams to streamline security systems programming, on-site acceptance testing and commissioningTravel to project sites across the region to oversee thorough acceptance testing and validation of all security systems functionality, aligned with standards, and global and site-specific operational needsManage punch list items to ensure adherence to Contract Documentation for integration sign-offCollect and organize closeout documentation, and manage systems operational training strategy with the Regional Security Manager (APAC) and Facilities stakeholdersQuality Assurance / Quality Control (QA / QC)Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and continuously evolve standard documentation, processes, templates, checklists, and automationsPerform iterative reviews of DEC documentation, and consult with Global Security Technology Lead to manage process for updates aligned with systems technology, standards and BOD updatesProduce and actively update tracking, change management and exception evaluations; document APAC regional variances to global standardsAlign QA tools across business units and drive global standards compliance across the regionOwn / develop APAC vendor key performance indicators (KPIs) and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)Collect feedback from security operations, integration vendors,



and other construction partners to inform continuous development of project management, design engineering, systems technology, and standard operating proceduresProvide overall APAC project and program status presentations to the Physical Security DEC Manager with focus on priority improvement recommendationsQualificationsPrimary Skillsets & Preferred ExperienceMinimum 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in security / design / construction, with significant experience delivering projects in APAC marketsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fieldPMP, CAPM, PSP, CPP or equivalent certifications strongly preferredWillingness to travel up to 30% for site visits and commissioning, primarily within APACProven track record managing multiple concurrent projects across countries, languages and regulatory environmentsStrong experience with budget and stakeholder management, technical vendors and partners, including established relationships with regional security integrators and consultantsAbility to interpret design and construction documents, and working knowledge of building codes, compliance and data-privacy requirements in key APAC marketsExperience with global enterprise-scale corporate real estate deployments and enterprise-level Access Control, Video Surveillance & Management, Intercommunication, Radio and Visitor Management systems, Integrated Security PlatformsFamiliarity with cloud-based access control, facial authentication, AI/analytics systems, protective design elements / CPTED principles, network integration and IP-based device deploymentApplication and operating systems familiarity: Apple OS, Google Suite, Bluebeam, Revit / AutoCAD, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, Procore, PlanGrid, Autodesk Construction CloudFluency in English required; proficiency in one or more regional languages (e.g., Japanese, Mandarin, Korean) a plusPersonal AttributesOrganized and detail-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity and change, ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlinesStrong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; working knowledge of project management methodologies and best practicesComfortable operating independently as the regional representative of a globally distributed team across time zonesSelf-aware and self-motivated with strong bias for action, ability to pivot to "priority zero" itemsProfessional and collaborative with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; culturally aware across APAC marketsAbility to work in active construction environmentsStrong alignment with company values and philosophies
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📌 Security Project Manager (Office Build-Out) – Apac (Sydney)
🏢 Covestic
📍 Sydney