Electronic Security Project Coordinator

Job Summary

Join UT Southwestern as an Electronic Security Project Coordinator in the University Police department. The Electronic Security Project Coordinator works under minimal supervision to provide project management support to coordinate and track all access control/security device related projects under the direction of department leadership.

Any technical certifications in access control, video/cctv and/or intrusion systems preferred.

Why UT Southwestern?

At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. Recognized as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for seven consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field related to building construction and project management with two (2) or more years of experience in a technical construction environment

OR

Associates degree in technical field related to building construction and project management with four (4) or more years of experience in a technical construction environment

OR

High School diploma or GED equivalent with six (6) or more years of experience in a technical construction environment.

Knowledge in access control/electronic security strongly preferred.

Job Duties

• Coordinates and tracks all access-control/security device related projects from conception with Contractors, Facilities, Information Resources, and other departments as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Attends scheduled project planning meetings where determinations are made regarding project objectives, plans and scope.
• Assists in gathering and verifying access control/security requirements associated with each project.
• Makes recommendations regarding physical security/access control/security device implementation for all construction projects and renovations.
• Reviews floorplans and work with customers and architects during project conception and prior to "Issued for Construction" (IFC) to ensure access control infrastructure requirements are captured.
• Performs site visits to projects to ensure project scope and design is followed.
• Proactively communicates project requirements to project team and wider organization and maintains accurate, up to date records of job status, job changes and other control records necessary for processing of internal and external reports.
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team in collaboration with supervisor.
• Assists in development of best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Identifies potential project risks and develops/implements strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.